Artwork
A Merry Company with a Trumpeter
A Merry Company with a Trumpeter is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter de Hooch. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
A Merry Company with a Trumpeter is a 1674 painting by Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his domestic scenes. The work is a genre scene, depicting a social gathering.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a lively group in a room, centered around a trumpeter, dressed in 17th-century clothing. A seated woman and a standing man with a sword are prominent in the foreground. The scene conveys a celebratory atmosphere, enhanced by the trumpeter's presence.
Technique & Style
The painting features warm colors and soft lighting, creating an intimate atmosphere. De Hooch's use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail produce a sense of depth and dimensionality. The scene is filled with various objects, including furniture and a window admitting natural light.
History & Provenance
De Hooch was active in Delft, where he was recorded in the city's guild from 1652 to at least 1679, alongside contemporaries like Jan Vermeer. The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Hendricksz. de Hooch (Dutch: ; also spelled Hoogh or Hooghe; bapt. 20 December 1629 – after 1683), was a Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his genre works of quiet domestic scenes with an open doorway. He was a…
