The Sculptor Artus Quellinus I in Amsterdam

About this work

This painting shows a man in 17th-century clothing, holding a hammer and chisel. He stands in front of a half-finished sculpture of a child. The man wears a red vest over a white shirt, with green pants and brown boots. He has long, wavy hair. To his left, a man in dark clothing sits with a cane, looking at the sculptor. In the background, two more men stand behind the sculptor, looking at him. The room has a stone floor and walls with columns. The sculptor's tools and half-finished sculpture suggest he is working on a new piece. The other men seem to be watching him or discussing his work. The room's classical architecture and the men's clothing suggest a historical setting. You might also like to explore the work of the artist, Nicaise De Keyser.