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The Raree-show (’t Fraay Curieus)
The Raree-show (’t Fraay Curieus) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Willem van Mieris. It dates from 1718 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
As a genre scene by Willem van Mieris, the piece exemplifies the artist's approach to depicting everyday life through the medium of oil paint applied to wood.
Created in 1718, The Raree-show (’t Fraay Curieus) is an oil painting executed on a panel support. The work measures 58 cm in height and 49 cm in width. As a genre scene by Willem van Mieris, the piece exemplifies the artist's approach to depicting everyday life through the medium of oil paint applied to wood.
The composition falls within the broader category of genre art, reflecting the Dutch tradition of detailed narrative painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, listed under inventory number SK-A-1576. It was created in 1718 and has been part of the museum's exhibitions showcasing 18th-century Dutch genre scenes, including a 2018 retrospective on Willem van Mieris.
Overview
The Raree-show (’t Fraay Curieus) is an oil painting by Willem van Mieris, created in 1718. It is a genre scene depicting everyday life, now held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a crowded room where people gather around a framed set of small paintings, seemingly more engaged in conversation than the artwork itself. The scene is filled with everyday objects, suggesting a focus on ordinary life.
Context
The small paintings within the frame depict religious scenes, contrasting with the secular, mundane atmosphere of the surrounding room.
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