Artwork
Syndics of the Leiden
Syndics of the Leiden is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Syndics of the Leiden is a 19th-century oil painting depicting a formal gathering of men.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a group of men in 17th-century clothing discussing or reviewing a document, possibly a contract, in a simply decorated room with a tiled floor.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth, with light from a window on the right illuminating the figures and drawing attention to the central group.
History & Provenance
Created in 1866 by Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel, the painting is now held at the Rijksmuseum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel
Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel (1821–1905) was an artist, born in The Hague.
