Artwork

Quacksalber

Quacksalber, by Jacob Toorenvliet, unspecified, 1690
Quacksalber, by Jacob Toorenvliet, unspecified, 1690

Quacksalber is an unspecified painting by Jacob Toorenvliet. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Quacksalber is a 1690 painting by Jacob Toorenvliet, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of people in old-fashioned clothing gathered around a table, engaged in lively conversation. A man wearing a hat holds a basket, while various objects, including a book or document, lie on the table.

Technique & Style

The scene is rendered with a warm atmosphere, conveying a sense of camaraderie among the figures.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob Toorenvliet

Artist

Jacob Toorenvliet

Jacob Toorenvliet (1640–1719) was an artist, born in Leiden.