Concertul
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Dominant colour
Concertul is an unspecified by Abraham van der Schoor, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a group of people playing music together. In the front, a woman in a blue dress stands holding a sheet of paper, while another woman in purple sits with her hand raised. Around them, others play instruments like a lute and a small flute, all dressed in fancy 17th-century clothes. The background is dark with glowing red and gold lights, making the figures stand out. The way the light hits their faces and clothes creates a dramatic effect, almost like they’re lit from behind. It’s not clear what the scene is about, but the music and gestures suggest a lively moment. If you like this style of lighting, look up chiaroscuro.
Abraham van der Schoor carried a tiny mirror in his pocket and painted portraits where the light hits the sitter’s face first, like a secret wink.
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