Who created "Musicerend paar"?

Musicerend paar was created by Cornelis Troost in 1743.

What medium is "Musicerend paar"?

Musicerend paar is oil on panel.

Is "Musicerend paar" in the public domain?

Yes, Musicerend paar is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Musicerend paar

Cornelis Troost

1743

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

8.5; 49; 68

About this artwork

depth 8.5 cm

Art Historical Context

Cornelis Troost's *Musicerend paar* (Music-Making Couple), painted in 1743, captures an intimate moment of domestic harmony in oil on panel—a compact medium favored by Dutch artists for its smooth surface and durability, ideal for detailed genre scenes. Measuring 49 cm high by 68 cm wide (with a frame depth of 8.5 cm), this modestly scaled work invites close viewing, evoking the private pleasures of 18th-century life. Troost (1696–1750), a multifaceted artist and actor, blended influences from the Dutch Golden Age with emerging Rococo elegance. His theatrical background infuses the painting w...

About the Artist

Cornelis Troost · 1696–1750

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