The Card Party

Caspar Netscher

Created:
Movement:
1670
Baroque
key Notes:
Genre scene, Dutch Golden Age
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Dimensions:
19 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (50.2 x 45.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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The Card Party by Caspar Netscher

The Card Party, painted by Caspar Netscher in 1670, is an exemplary work of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the artist's mastery in genre painting. Netscher, known for his detailed and refined style, captures the intimate and leisurely atmosphere of a card game, a popular social activity of the time. The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a medium that allows for the rich texture and depth characteristic of Netscher's work. Born in Heidelberg in 1639, Netscher was a pupil of Gerard ter Borch, from whom he learned the delicate rendering of fabrics and interiors. His works are noted for their elegance and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, contributing significantly to the genre's development. Netscher's paintings, including The Card Party, offer valuable insights into the social customs and domestic life of the 17th-century Dutch bourgeoisie.

Description of the work:

The Card Party by Caspar Netscher

Created in 1670, "The Card Party" by Caspar Netscher is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's attention to detail and domestic genre scenes. The artwork depicts an intimate gathering of elegantly dressed figures engaged in a card game, showcasing Netscher's skill in rendering textures and expressions.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Card Party