Artwork
Het kantoor van een ontvanger
Het kantoor van een ontvanger is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. A small oil painting depicts a bustling interior scene with five figures, set against plain walls and a wooden floor.
About this work
Overview
A small oil painting depicts a bustling interior scene with five figures, set against plain walls and a wooden floor.
Subject & Meaning
The scene appears to be a tax collector's office, with a woman handing an item to a man, two nuns conversing in the background, and another man entering. The accompanying Dutch text translates to 'Here, taxes are collected', supporting this interpretation.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil paint, capturing a moment of everyday activity with attention to the figures' clothing and the objects on the table, including plates and a basket.
Artist & collection
