A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman

Pieter de Hooch

Created:
Movement:
1678
Baroque
key Notes:
Domestic interior, Genre scene
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Dimensions:
27 x 23 in. (68.6 x 58.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman by Pieter de Hooch

Artist: Pieter de Hooch

Year: 1678

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artistic and Historical Context

Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch Golden Age painter, is renowned for his masterful use of light and perspective, which is evident in "A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman." This painting exemplifies de Hooch's ability to capture domestic interiors with a sense of intimacy and tranquility. The work reflects the social customs of the 17th-century Netherlands, where card playing was a popular pastime among the bourgeoisie. De Hooch's attention to detail and composition contributes to the viewer's understanding of the period's cultural and social dynamics. His works often highlight the interplay between figures and their environments, offering insights into the daily lives of his contemporaries.

Description of the work:

"A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman" by Pieter de Hooch, created in 1678, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's focus on domestic interior scenes and the use of light to create depth and realism. The artwork depicts a tranquil domestic setting, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing everyday life with meticulous attention to detail and composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Couple Playing Cards, with a Serving Woman