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Tric-Trac Players in an Inn, c. 1623-5 (oil on canvas)
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Tric-Trac Players in an Inn, c. 1623-5 (oil on canvas)
827771 Tric-Trac Players in an Inn, c.1623-5 (oil on canvas) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 100x105.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tric-Trac Players in an Inn. Jan Lievens the Elder (1607-1674). Oil on canvas. Dated circa 1623-5. 100 x 105.5cm); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22461720
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1620s 1623 1625 Accessories Artist Dutch Backgammon Board Game Boardgame Catering Facility Competing Competition Competitive Competitor Dark Darkness Dutch Art Dutch Artist Early Seventeenth Century Eye Contact Eyeglasses Facial Hair Four People Freetime Glasses Human Role Interaction Leisurely Mature Man Mature Men Mustache Netherlandish Artist Nocturnal Old Master Drawings Old Masters Opponent Personal Accessory Recreational Rival Rivalry Small Group Small Group Of People Spectacles Tric Trac Accessory Early 17th Century Ethnic Origin Jan Lievens Lievens
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Tric-Trac Players in an Inn
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is a captivating oil painting by Jan Lievens the Elder, a renowned Dutch artist from the 17th century. The artwork depicts a small group of people engrossed in a game of Tric-Trac, a popular board game during that time. Set in the dimly lit ambiance of an inn, this scene captures the essence of leisure and friendly competition. The composition showcases four individuals - two men and two women - seated around a table, their eyes fixed on the game before them. The artist skillfully portrays their intense concentration through subtle details such as furrowed brows and eye contact between players. A sense of rivalry permeates the air as each participant strategizes their next move. Lievens expertly renders various elements within this masterpiece; from the intricate facial expressions to the meticulous rendering of clothing and accessories like spectacles and mustaches. The use of dark tones adds depth to the painting while highlighting moments of interaction among these characters. This exceptional piece not only serves as an example of Lievens' mastery but also offers us insight into social pastimes during early seventeenth-century Netherlands. It invites viewers to imagine themselves immersed in this nocturnal world where camaraderie and competition coexist within the walls of an inviting inn.
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