Artwork
Musical Company
Musical Company is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jacobus Buys. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Musical Company is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1772, utilizing roulette and etching with burnishing techniques on laid paper in black ink.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene indoor musical gathering. A standing male figure, wearing a hat and long coat, plays a lute on the left, while a seated female, in a long skirt and ruffled collar, plays another on the right, accompanied by other musicians. The scene conveys a sense of relaxed joy among the musicians.
Technique & Style
Technically, the work combines roulette and etching with burnishing, printed in black ink on laid paper, achieving intricate details and textures. Stylistically, it captures a moment of intimate, joyful musicianship, characteristic of 18th-century Dutch interior scenes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1772 by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
While the piece itself is from the 18th century, its emphasis on emotional, everyday moments might draw comparisons to the later Romanticism movement, though it is more accurately aligned with the quieter, observational aspects of Dutch Golden Age art.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Musical Company' lies in its representation of Dutch artistic traditions of the time, capturing domestic harmony and the beauty of everyday life through precise printmaking techniques.
Artist & collection
Portrait of Cornelis Ploos van Amstel
Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790)
Johannes Monnikhoff (1707-1787)
Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790)
Scene from the Play 'Lubbert Lubbertse of de geadelde boer' by M. van Breda
Portrait of Cornelis Ploos van Amstel
Cavalier and Lady with a Page
Pancake Woman
