1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery
Dominant colour
Judah and Tamar is a 1700 oil by Arent de Gelder, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery.
This painting shows a man and a woman in a dimly lit room. The man is sitting on the floor, holding a staff in his right hand. He is wearing a dark robe and a turban. The woman is sitting next to him, wearing a white dress and an orange shawl. She is holding a small object in her hand. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures and folds of the clothing. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The painting is held at the Mauritshuis.
Aert de Gelder (Dutch: ; October 26, 1645 – August 27, 1727) was a Dutch painter, the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of Rembrandt's late style into the 18th century.
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