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A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, 1655 (oil on canvas)
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A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, 1655 (oil on canvas)
990154 A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Duck, Jacob (c.1600-67); 68.6x60.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards. Jacob Duck (c.1600-1667). Oil on canvas. Painted 1655. 68.6 x 60.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22744530
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1650s 1655 Artist Dutch Background People Bystander Catering Facility Cavalier Comrade Direct Gaze Duck Dutch Art Dutch Artist Five People Freetime Human Role Leisurely Looking At Camera Medium Group Medium Group Of People Mid 17th Century Mid Seventeenth Century Military Position Military Rank Netherlandish Artist Old Master Paintings Old Masters One Animal Playing Cards Recreational Standard Ethnic Origin Headwear Jacob Duck Portrait Style Portraiture
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A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, 1655
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is a captivating oil painting by Dutch artist Jacob Duck. This intriguing artwork depicts a scene of leisure and camaraderie in a room filled with soldiers engaged in a game of cards. The composition showcases the artist's mastery of portraiture, as each figure is meticulously rendered with intricate details. The central focus of the painting is the seated cavalier, who exudes an air of confidence and authority. Surrounding him are his fellow soldiers, dressed in military attire and engrossed in their game. A loyal dog rests at their feet, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. In the background, we catch glimpses of other individuals going about their business, creating a sense of depth and realism within the scene. The inclusion of various props such as flags and weaponry further emphasizes the military setting. Duck's use of light and shadow adds dimension to the figures' postures and expressions. The artist skillfully captures moments frozen in time – from intense concentration to fleeting glances exchanged between players. This exquisite print allows us to appreciate Duck's talent for capturing human interaction and everyday life during the seventeenth century. It serves as a reminder that even amidst war or duty, people find solace in simple pleasures like card games and companionship.
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