The Phoenix
1720 - 1750
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
6; 114; 112
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Cornelis Troost, a leading Dutch painter of the eighteenth century, created "The Phoenix" during the final decades of his career. Active between 1720 and 1750, Troost specialized in lively portraits and theatrical scenes that captured the wit and social nuances of his time. His works often reflect the transition from the Dutch Golden Age toward lighter Rococo sensibilities, blending realism with elegant detail. Painted in oil on canvas, the medium allowed Troost to achieve rich textures and subtle tonal gradations across the nearly square format measuring 112 by 114 centimeters. This traditio...
About the Artist
Cornelis Troost · 1696–1750
Comment on works: Portraits; Genre