Artwork
Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København
Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Karel van Mander III. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København is an oil painting by Karel van Mander III, created in 1647. It is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of men, including one in a long robe holding a scroll, gathered outdoors. A kneeling figure holding a hat suggests a formal occasion, potentially an embassy visit, set against a backdrop of Copenhagen.
Technique & Style
The artist employs dramatic chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to highlight the faces and clothing of the figures, while the background forest and sky remain subdued.
Artist & collection
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Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København