Artwork
Scene from a Wealthy Dutch Home

Scene from a Wealthy Dutch Home is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingelandt. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Scene from a Wealthy Dutch Home is a 1663 painting by Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingelandt, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his detailed genre scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil domestic scene in a wealthy Dutch household, showcasing the refined tastes and daily life of the period. A woman in a red and gold dress sits at a table, surrounded by family members and opulent furnishings.
Technique & Style
Van Slingelandt's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and intimacy, with the woman's dress standing out against the dark walls. The scene is characterized by its finely detailed rendering and careful arrangement, evoking a sense of quiet domesticity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst. It is a representative work of the Leiden fijnschilders, a group of artists known for their meticulous and detailed style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingelandt
Pieter Cornelisz van Slingelandt (20 October 1640 – 7 November 1691) was a Dutch Golden Age portrait painter who had been a pupil of Gerard Dou and is known as one of Leiden's fijnschilders.



















