1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Peasants Fighting over a Game of Cards is a 1620 ink by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of peasants in a chaotic scene. They're fighting over a game of cards, with some men holding others in a headlock or punching them. The men are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and there are cards and other objects scattered around them. In the background, there's a village with houses and trees. The overall mood of the painting is one of chaos and disorder. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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