1692
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
Playing skittles is a 1692 oil by Cornelis Dusart, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Gallery of Armenia.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people playing skittles in front of a large house. The group is gathered around a tree, with some individuals standing and others sitting on the ground. The atmosphere appears to be one of leisure and enjoyment. In the foreground, a man is shown holding a large ball, while another man is crouched down, preparing to throw. The background of the painting features a large house with a steeply pitched roof and a tall tree with branches that stretch out over the scene. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the works of artists who have mastered it, such as Cornelis Dusart.
Cornelis Dusart (April 24, 1660 – October 1, 1704) was a Dutch genre painter, drawer (artists), and printmaker.
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