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Dancing Party in an Interior, by Unknown, 1650

Dancing Party in an Interior

Unknown

1650

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Dancing Party in an Interior is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This room looks like a fancy gathering spot from long ago. A group of people in old-fashioned clothes stand around—some talking, some playing music, and others sitting at a table with food. The floor has a checkerboard pattern of black and white tiles, and the walls are lined with big windows letting in light. A fireplace sits in the middle of the back wall, with smaller paintings hanging above it. One odd detail: the people’s clothes are very detailed, but the room itself looks almost like a stage set. The walls and furniture are dark and polished, while the people stand out in bright colors. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.

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