Artwork
Cheerful company with fortune-teller
Cheerful company with fortune-teller is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Valentin de Boulogne. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cheerful Company with Fortune-Teller is a 1631 oil painting by French Baroque artist Valentin de Boulogne, characterized by its tenebrist style. The work is a genre scene capturing a vibrant social setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a lively gathering centered around a fortune teller, surrounded by various figures engaged in the scene, exploring themes of everyday life and potentially the allure of prophecy.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the piece exemplifies the tenebrist approach, marked by strong contrasts of light and dark, enhancing the dramatic and intimate atmosphere of the depicted company.
History & Provenance
Created in 1631, the painting is part of the French Classical Baroque movement. It is currently housed in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Valentin de Boulogne (before 3 January 1591 – 19 August 1632), sometimes referred to as Le Valentin, was a French painter in the tenebrist style.
