Artwork
Tric-Trac Players
Tric-Trac Players is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Codde. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
About this work
Overview
Tric-Trac Players is a 1628 oil painting by Pieter Codde, held at the Mauritshuis. It depicts a genre scene of two men engaged in a game.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two men seated at a table, absorbed in a game of tric-trac. Their attire, including hats and cloaks, and the presence of a sword on the wall, suggest a scene of everyday life among the upper classes.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with a single light source from the left highlighting the contrasts between light and dark. This technique adds depth and dimensionality to the scene, drawing attention to the central figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Jacobsz Codde was a Dutch painter of genre works, guardroom scenes and portraits.
