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Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, c. 1620-30 (oil on canvas)
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Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, c. 1620-30 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249130 Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, c. 1620-30 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637); 150x241 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.:
); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 12717618
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Chiaroscuro Gambling Knife Brawl
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The captivating painting "Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards" by Theodor Rombouts takes us back to the 17th century, immersing us in a lively scene of chaos and tension. This oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 150x241 cm and is housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this baroque composition, Rombouts skillfully captures a moment of intense drama unfolding within an inn. A group of men engrossed in their game of cards and backgammon suddenly find themselves entangled in a fierce brawl. The chiaroscuro technique employed by the artist emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow, heightening the sense of turmoil. Amidst flying fists, overturned tables, and scattered coins lies a woman desperately trying to intervene in this chaotic spectacle. It becomes evident that not only money but also pride is at stake as these players fight tooth and nail over their beloved games. Rombouts' attention to detail allows us to observe every aspect of this dramatic scene: from the expressions etched on each character's face to the menacing presence of a knife held tightly by one player. Through his brushwork, he transports us into this tumultuous world where gambling turns friends into foes. This print from Fine Art Finder serves as a reminder that art has always been able to capture human emotions with remarkable precision. It invites us to reflect on our own passions, vices, conflicts - all encapsulated within this timeless image
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