Artwork
Regents of the Almshouse, 1729
Regents of the Almshouse, 1729 is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Cornelis Troost. It dates from 1729 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Regents of the Almshouse is a 1729 oil painting by Cornelis Troost, a work associated with the Rococo movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of formally dressed men in an ornate interior, gathered around a table. The scene conveys a sense of authority and solemnity, suggesting a meeting or discussion of some importance.
Technique & Style
Troost's use of a red tablecloth and careful handling of light creates a warm and serious atmosphere. The men's formal attire, including wigs and long coats, is rendered in detail, while a boy at the front holds a paper, dressed in simpler clothing.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Rijksmuseum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Troost (8 October 1696 – 7 March 1750) was a Dutch actor and painter from Amsterdam.
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