Guardhouse
1643
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1643
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Guardhouse is a 1643 oil by Jacob Duck, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
In this painting, a group of men in 17th-century attire are gathered around a table, engaged in a game of cards. The scene is set in a large, dimly lit room with stone walls and archways. The men wear elaborate hats, vests, and boots, while a woman stands to the side, watching the game. A small dog sits on the floor, and a white cloth drapes over the table. The atmosphere is one of quiet intensity, as the men focus on their game. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Jacob Duck, an artist known for his use of chiaroscuro to create dramatic lighting effects.
Jacob Duck (also Ducq, Duyck, Duick, Duc) (1600 – buried 22/28 January 1667) was a Dutch painter and etcher.
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