Artwork
A Merry Company
A Merry Company is an unspecified painting by Jacob Duck. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
A Merry Company is a painting by Jacob Duck, a Dutch artist with a background in goldsmithing, created around 1643.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three figures in a room: a standing man and woman conversing, and a seated man listening intently. The scene is characterized by quiet contemplation, with the figures absorbed in thought.
Technique & Style
The figures are illuminated by a soft, warm light against a dark background, showcasing Duck's use of chiaroscuro. The characters' attire is detailed, with the woman and seated man wearing dark clothing with white collars and hats.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Duck (also Ducq, Duyck, Duick, Duc) (1600 – buried 22/28 January 1667) was a Dutch painter and etcher.
Portrait of the artist with his family
Heitere Gesellschaft
Distinguished Company in a Room
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An Interior of the 17th Century
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Gallant Company
Merry company in a room