A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa. Possibly the English Businessman George Jackson and his Family

1737

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa. Possibly the English Businessman George Jackson and his Family is a 1737 by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Family, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1737 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a family group on a terrace in the grounds of a villa. The family is dressed in formal attire, with the men wearing coats and hats, and the women wearing long dresses. The scene is set in a lush outdoor setting, with trees and a fountain visible in the background. The family is arranged in a formal pose, with the father and mother seated at a table, and the children standing around them. The father is holding a book, while the mother is holding a fan. The children are looking directly at the viewer, with serious expressions on their faces. The painting is a good example of the Baroque style, with its use of rich colors and dramatic lighting. The artist, 1995_person, has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.