The Game of Bowls
1694
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1694
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Game of Bowls is a 1694 oil by Mathys Schoevaerdts, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Market, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a lively outdoor scene, with a large group of people gathered in a grassy area. They're all dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some are playing a game with a ball and sticks. In the background, there are trees and buildings, including a large house with a chimney. The painting is done in warm colors, with lots of earth tones and soft lighting. It gives the impression of a sunny day, with the people enjoying themselves in the fresh air. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out more works by the artist, Mathys Schoevaerdts.
Mathys Schoevaerdts or Matthijs Schoevaerdts (Brussels 1664; after 1710) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and printmaker.
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