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A Game of Billiards, late seventeenth century (coloured engraving)
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A Game of Billiards, late seventeenth century (coloured engraving)
CHT293686 A Game of Billiards, late seventeenth century (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Jeu de Billard; comparison of the skills and tactics used in this game to those employed in courtship and love making; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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A Game of Billiards - A Playful Dance of Love and Skill
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. In this colored engraving from the late seventeenth century, artist Nicolas Arnoult invites us into a world where billiards becomes a metaphor for courtship and love-making. The scene unfolds in an elegant room, where two lovers engage in a game that goes beyond mere sport. With humor and wit, Arnoult compares the skills and tactics employed on the billiard table to those used in matters of the heart. As we observe this delightful tableau, it becomes clear that each shot taken with the cue represents not only a calculated move to pocket balls but also an intricate step towards winning over one's beloved. The female player exudes confidence as she lines up her shot, her eyes locked onto both the ball and her male counterpart. Her poised stance suggests not just mastery of the game but also an understanding of how to navigate the complexities of love. Meanwhile, her male companion gazes at her intently, his expression revealing admiration mixed with anticipation. He recognizes that this playful exchange is more than just friendly competition; it is a dance between two souls entwined by affection. Arnoult's skillful engraving captures both the lightheartedness and intensity present in this intimate moment. With its subtle humor and romantic undertones, "A Game of Billiards" reminds us that love can be found even in unexpected places – like across a green felt table strewn with colorful balls.
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