Who painted Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards?

Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards was painted by Lucas Emil Vorsterman in 1620.

Where can I see Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards?

Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards?

Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards

Lucas Emil Vorsterman , 1620

Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards is an ink print by the Baroque artist Lucas Emil Vorsterman. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards is a print created around 1620 by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, utilizing etching and engraving techniques on laid paper. The work is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tumultuous scene of peasants engaged in a violent altercation over a card game. The chaos is underscored by physical confrontations, scattered cards, and disarrayed objects, contrasting with the serene backdrop of a village.

Technique & Style

Vorsterman employed etching and engraving to achieve detailed, expressive lines, characteristic of Baroque printmaking. The peasants' antiquated attire and the dramatic, chaotic composition align with Baroque stylistic tendencies.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1620, the print is now housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., as part of its permanent collection.