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Violinplayer and a Servant in a Window

Willem van Mieris

1700

oil

panel

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dutch Golden Age 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Violinplayer and a Servant in a Window is a 1700 oil by Willem van Mieris, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?: Willem van Mieris
When & what style?: 1700 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows two people in a window. The person on the left is holding a violin and bow. The person on the right is pouring liquid from a pitcher into a cup. They are both wearing old-fashioned clothes. The window has a stone frame with carved figures at the bottom. The background is dark, so it's hard to see what's behind them. The violin player seems to be taking a break, and the servant is helping them. The pitcher and cup suggest they might be having a drink together. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by Willem van Mieris.