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The Visit to the Nursery, 1661 (oil on canvas)
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The Visit to the Nursery, 1661 (oil on canvas)
3493007 The Visit to the Nursery, 1661 (oil on canvas) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 77.5x81.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: In an impressively appointed room, modeled on a large chamber by Jacob van Campen in the new Town Hall of Amsterdam, the parents of a newborn baby receive a fashionable well-wisher. Such a kraambezoek (cradle visit) was a minor ritual of polite society.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22727486
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Amsterdam Conversation Piece Cradle Craft Dutch Golden Age Fijnschilder Fireplace Golden Age Reception Town House Visiting Visitor Wealthy Lying In Maid Newborn
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The Visit to the Nursery, 1661
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is a captivating oil painting by Gabriel Metsu that offers a glimpse into the refined world of Dutch society during the Golden Age. The artwork depicts an elegantly furnished room, inspired by Jacob van Campen's grand chamber in Amsterdam's Town Hall. In this scene, we witness a kraambezoek or cradle visit, which was a customary ritual among polite society. The proud parents of a newborn baby graciously receive a fashionable well-wisher who has come to pay their respects. The composition showcases the intricate details and craftsmanship typical of Baroque art. The room exudes opulence with its majestic columns and ornate fireplace, creating an atmosphere of sophistication and wealth. A group of individuals gathers around as they engage in lively conversation while seated on plush furniture. A domestic maid attends to their needs discreetly in the background. Metsu skillfully captures various social dynamics within this single frame - from the joyous occasion of welcoming new life to the subtle power dynamics between guests and hosts. This painting serves as both a snapshot of daily life during this period and an exploration of societal customs. Displayed at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The Visit to the Nursery" invites viewers into an intimate moment filled with warmth, elegance, and tradition. It stands as a testament to Metsu's mastery as one of Holland's finest fijnschilders (fine painters) during his time.
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