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The Card Game, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
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The Card Game, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Card Game, c17th century
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Agricultural Labourer Agricultural Workers Card Game David Ii Teniers David Teniers David Teniers Ii David Teniers The Younger Drinking Flanders Belgium Europe Game Game Of Cards Labourer Peasant Peasants Playing Cards Tables Teniers Teniers David Teniers David Ii Teniers David The Younger Teniers Ii David Teniers The Younger David
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This 17th century oil painting, titled "The Card Game," showcases a lively scene of agricultural workers taking a break from their daily toils. The image, created by an unknown artist, transports us back to the Baroque era, specifically Flanders, Belgium, Europe. The room is filled with the warm, inviting glow of an indoor setting, where a group of men and women have gathered around a table, engrossed in a game of cards. The painting is rich in detail, with each figure displaying unique expressions and postures. One man, with a direct gaze towards the viewer, leans forward, intently focused on the game. Another man, a farmhand with a mug in hand, takes a drink, his gaze fixed on the cards in front of him. A woman, dressed in traditional peasant attire, sits to the side, observing the game with a curious expression. The furniture and decor of the room add to the authenticity of the scene, with intricately carved wooden tables and chairs, and a sense of worn-in comfort. The use of color and light adds depth and texture to the painting, making it a true masterpiece of the 17th century. This painting, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a testament to the pastime and leisure activities of the agricultural laborers and peasants of the time. It invites us to reflect on the simple pleasures and shared experiences that transcend time and culture.
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