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Tanzgesellschaft

Unknown

1550

From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen

Interior Wood

Dominant colour

Tanzgesellschaft is a 1550 by Unknown, depicting Wood, held at Art Collection of the University Göttingen.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550
Where can I see it?: Art Collection of the University Göttingen

About this work

This room looks like a fancy parlor from long ago. Six people are inside, dressed in old-fashioned clothes—some sitting on a bench by the window, others standing near a table or fireplace. The walls are covered in dark wood panels, and the ceiling has carved beams. Paintings hang on the walls, and a small dog sits on the floor near the front. The fireplace is the room’s centerpiece, with a carved mantel and a mirror above it. The people seem to be talking or playing music, while a woman in red stands near the door. The light comes mostly from the windows, making the room feel warm and lived-in. If you like how wood is used here, look up wood in art history to see how it’s been treated in other paintings.