Artwork

Schilderij met herbergscène

Schilderij met herbergscène, by Unknown, unspecified, 1749
Schilderij met herbergscène, by Unknown, unspecified, 1749

Schilderij met herbergscène is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This small, round painting depicts a scene in a dimly lit interior.

About this work

Overview

This small, round painting depicts a scene in a dimly lit interior. It is framed in gold and is of a size that suggests it was intended to be portable.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows three figures: a woman in a white cap gesturing towards a child in red and gray, and an older person in dark clothing seated nearby. The everyday setting and characters imply a representation of domestic life.

Technique & Style

The painting's dark brown walls and cross-patterned window are rendered in a straightforward style, capturing a moment of ordinary life without idealization.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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