Artwork
Die Raucherin
Die Raucherin is an unspecified painting by Gillis van Tilborgh. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Die Raucherin is a 1651 painting by Flemish artist Gillis van Tilborgh, known for his portraits and genre scenes. The work is now held in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene with a woman smoking a pipe, accompanied by a man and a small dog. The figures are set against a backdrop of another room or area with indistinct figures, creating a sense of domesticity.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in muted tones with a strong use of chiaroscuro, creating deep shadows and highlighting textures. The light source, unseen but coming from the left, adds depth and volume to the composition, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
History & Provenance
Gillis van Tilborgh was active in the mid-17th century, serving as keeper of the governor of the Habsburg Netherlands' picture collection and traveling to England to paint group portraits. His work, including Die Raucherin, is characteristic of the period's genre painting tradition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gillis van Tilborgh or Gillis van Tilborch (c. 1625 – c. 1678) was a Flemish painter who worked in various genres including portraits, 'low-life' and elegant genre paintings and paintings of picture galleries. He became…
