Who painted Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen?

Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen was painted by Jacques d'Agar in 1694.

Where can I see Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen?

Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen

Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen is an oil painting by Jacques d'Agar. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Jacques d’Agar’s 1694 oil painting *Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen* portrays a quiet exchange between two women. The composition isolates the pair against a darkened backdrop, emphasizing their faces and gestures. The work belongs to the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst and exemplifies d’Agar’s shift from grand historical subjects to intimate genre scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas captures a moment of private conversation: one woman, her hair unbound, wears a loose, light garment, while her companion, veiled and clothed in a darker dress, listens attentively. The muted setting and the focus on their expressions suggest a contemplative intimacy, inviting viewers to glimpse a personal dialogue removed from any overt narrative.

Technique & Style

D’Agar employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, allowing light to fall on the women’s faces and hands while the surrounding space recedes into shadow. This contrast creates a sense of three‑dimensionality and draws the eye to the interaction. The brushwork remains refined, with smooth transitions that reinforce the calm atmosphere of the scene.

History & Provenance

Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1682, he fled religious persecution and settled in Denmark, where he served as a court painter.

Trained under Jacob Ferdinand Voet, d’Agar abandoned history painting for portraiture and achieved recognition at the French court. Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1682, he fled religious persecution and settled in Denmark, where he served as a court painter. *Tvende fruentimmere taler sammen* was produced during this Danish period and later entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques d'Agar

Jacques d'Agar (Danish: Jacob d'Agar; 9 March 1640 – 16 November 1715) was a French portrait painter born in Paris.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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