1828
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Les Musiciens ambulants [A Musician Family] is a 1828 oil by François-Joseph Navez, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a family of four, including a man, a woman, a young boy, and a baby, all dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The man wears a hat and holds a violin, while the woman carries the baby and holds a stringed instrument. The boy stands beside them, holding a hoop and a stick. The family is set against a backdrop of hills and a cloudy sky, with a building visible in the background. The overall mood of the painting is one of warmth and intimacy, capturing a moment of everyday life. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro to create depth and emotion in his work, explore François-Joseph Navez.
François-Joseph Navez (16 November 1787 – 12 October 1869) was a Belgian Neoclassical painter; known for his portraits and genre scenes.
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