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Card Players group men playing cards ton attention
The Card Players, The Card Players. A group of men are playing cards around a ton. While their attention is distracted by a fight, the boy on the left is robbed by a boy. A dog is sleeping on the floor. Michael Sweerts, c. 1646 - c. 1652, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 71 cm × w 74 cm d 6.1 cm
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Media ID 19553493
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1646 1652 Attention Card Players Distracted Fight Floor Group Michael Sweerts Playing Cards Robbed Sleeping Oil Paint
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In this print titled "Card Players" a group of men is engrossed in an intense game of cards around a sturdy wooden table. The scene, captured by artist Michael Sweerts between 1646 and 1652, showcases the timeless allure of gambling and camaraderie. However, their focus is momentarily shattered as a heated fight erupts nearby, diverting their attention from the game at hand. Amidst the chaos, a cunning young boy seizes the opportunity to pilfer valuables from his unsuspecting counterpart on the left. This clever act of thievery adds an unexpected twist to an otherwise ordinary card-playing session. Meanwhile, a loyal canine companion lies undisturbed on the floor, peacefully sleeping through all the commotion. Its presence serves as a reminder that life continues even amidst moments of excitement or conflict. Sweerts masterfully captures this dynamic scene using oil paint on canvas with dimensions measuring 71 cm in height, 74 cm in width, and 6.1 cm in depth. His attention to detail brings each character's expression and body language to life while highlighting their individual stories within this larger narrative. This thought-provoking artwork from Liszt Collection invites viewers to ponder themes such as human nature, deception, and distraction – reminding us that even during seemingly mundane activities like playing cards together, unexpected events can unfold before our eyes.
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