Artwork
The daughters of Sir Matthew Decker, Bart.
The daughters of Sir Matthew Decker, Bart. is an oil painting by Jan de Meyer. It dates from 1718 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Daughters of Sir Matthew Decker, Bart. is an oil painting created by Jan de Meyer in 1718, currently held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four young girls, likely the daughters of Sir Matthew Decker, seated at a table surrounded by fruit and a vibrant red rug, dressed in attire characteristic of the early 18th century.
Technique & Style
The formal arrangement of the subjects, with varying gazes, is set against a dark, muted background that hints at a landscape through an archway, exemplifying the portraiture style of the period.
Artist & collection
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Family group
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