Artwork
Concert of cats
Concert of cats is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Concert of Cats is a 1620 oil painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist known for diverse subjects and collaborations with Peter Paul Rubens.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of cats gathered around a cluttered table with sheet music and other objects, engaged in a lively scene that blends playfulness with refined technique.
Technique & Style
Brueghel's use of oil paint captures the cats in various poses, with detailed textures and expressions, conveying a sense of energy and creativity.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifying Brueghel's contribution to Flemish Baroque art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
