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Company at the Table in a Park, by Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen, unspecified, 1639

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Overview

Company at the Table in a Park is a 1639 unspecified by Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen, held at National Museum in Kraków.

When & what style?
1639
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

In the painting, a group of people are gathered around a table in a park. They are dressed in 17th-century attire, with men wearing hats and women in long dresses. The table is set with food and drinks, and some of the figures are engaged in conversation or gesturing to one another. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with a dog standing to the left of the group. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of leisure and socializing. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures and their interactions.

About the artist

Portrait of Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen
Artist

Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen

Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen or Christoffel van der Laemen (1607/1620 – c. 1651) was a Flemish painter who specialized in merry company scenes with elegant figures. His favorite themes were card and backgammon…

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