Artwork
Réunion de quatorze personnages

Réunion de quatorze personnages is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Department of Paintings of the Louvre.
About this work
The scene is set against a neutral background, which allows the viewer to focus on the figures and their interactions.
This painting depicts a group of men gathered together, all dressed in attire typical of the 17th century. They are wearing hats, cloaks, and boots, and some are holding swords or canes. The men are arranged in a loose circle, facing each other and engaged in conversation.
The scene is set against a neutral background, which allows the viewer to focus on the figures and their interactions. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the textures and details of the men's clothing and accessories.
The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo
Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo (c.1612 – February 10, 1667) was a Spanish Baroque portrait and landscape painter, the most distinguished of the followers of his father-in-law Velázquez, whose style he imitated more closely than did any…
Museum
Department of Paintings of the Louvre
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