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Harlequin at Dr. Polovard's House

Johann Balthasar Probst

1729

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paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Harlequin at Dr. Polovard's House is a 1729 ink by Johann Balthasar Probst, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Johann Balthasar Probst
When & what style?: 1729 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a scene with several people in a room. There's a man in a white robe, and another man is holding a long object near his face. In the background, there are other figures, and the room has some furniture and decorations. The room has a lot of details, like curtains and a wheel in the background. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, which gives a sense of the time period. The scene seems to be telling a story, but it's not entirely clear what's happening. If you're interested in more art like this, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.