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Musical Company

Jacobus Buys

1772

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Musical Company is a 1772 ink by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacobus Buys
When & what style?: 1772 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively musical scene. A man and a woman are playing lutes, surrounded by other musicians. The man is standing on the left, wearing a hat and a long coat. The woman is sitting on the right, dressed in a long skirt and a ruffled collar. The background is a room with a fireplace and a window. The painting is done in black ink on laid paper, with intricate details and textures. The musicians are depicted in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, lost in their music. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.