Merry Company
1620
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1620
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Merry Company is a 1620 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Nationalmuseum.
In the painting, a group of people are gathered in a room, engaged in various activities. A man stands at the center, holding a glass and gesturing towards another man who is sitting on a chair. The man on the chair is looking at the standing man with interest. To the left of the standing man, a woman sits on the floor, while two other women stand behind her, observing the scene. On the right side of the painting, a man holds a jug and appears to be pouring liquid into a cup. The room is dimly lit, with a sense of warmth and coziness emanating from the scene. The atmosphere is relaxed, with the individuals seemingly enjoying each other's company. This painting is reminiscent of the work of the Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt van Rijn.
