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The Tax Collector and His Wife
The Tax Collector and His Wife is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Marinus van Reymerswaele. It dates from 1538 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
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Overview
The Tax Collector and His Wife is a 1538 oil painting by Marinus van Reymerswaele, a Dutch artist known for genre scenes and religious works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tax collector and his wife in a domestic setting, surrounded by symbols of their work and daily life, including coins, papers, and a candle. The couple is engaged in quiet, studious activities, the man counting coins on an abacus, the woman reading a book.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work showcases van Reymerswaele's skill in capturing the textures and atmosphere of a domestic interior, with attention to detail in the depiction of objects and clothing.
History & Provenance
Created in 1538, The Tax Collector and His Wife is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection, having been produced during van Reymerswaele's career, which spanned training in Leuven and work in Antwerp and the Northern Netherlands.
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Artist
Marinus van Reymerswaele or Marinus van Reymerswale (c. 1490 – c. 1546) was a Dutch Renaissance painter mainly known for his genre scenes and religious compositions. After studying in Leuven and training and working as…
