Domestique Collection (#4)

The General Ottavio Piccolomini (1599-1656) Painting by Jan Van Bronckhorst (1603-1662
JLJ4593760 The General Ottavio Piccolomini (1599-1656) Painting by Jan Van Bronckhorst (1603-1662) 17th century Sun. 2, 72x2, 37 m Bayonne, Musee Bonnat by Bronckhorst, Jan Gerritsz

Van Dyck in London The painter Antoon van Dyck (Anton or Antoine Van Dyck
JLJ4591690 Van Dyck in London The painter Antoon van Dyck (Anton or Antoine Van Dyck, 1599-1641) in an English interior where he has a meal and a concert

Solomon and the Queen of Saba also says "Esther before Assuerus 1er
JLJ4582996 Solomon and the Queen of Saba also says " Esther before Assuerus 1er (Xerxes 1er)" Painting by Claude Vignon (1593-1670) 17th century Sun

The Seduction A man seduces a young woman by offering her a bouquet of flowers
JLJ4568015 The Seduction A man seduces a young woman by offering her a bouquet of flowers, another woman seems to warn her. Painting by Pierre-Alexandre Wille dit Wille Fils (1748-1821). 1778

Portrait of the Duchess of The Force. Painting by Francois De Troy (1645 - 1730), 1714
JLJ4607195 Portrait of the Duchess of The Force. Painting by Francois De Troy (1645 - 1730), 1714. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 44 x 1, 11m

Interior Bas-Breton or Le Nouveau Ne Breton Family in an interior
JLJ4570975 Interior Bas-Breton or Le Nouveau Ne Breton Family in an interior. Painting by Eugene Leroux (1807-1863) 19th century Rennes, Musee des Beaux Arts by Leroux

Representation of Gabrielle d Estrees, Marquise of Monceaux (1573-1599
JLJ4570094 Representation of Gabrielle d Estrees, Marquise of Monceaux (1573-1599) in the bath Near her a nurse nursing her children. Painting of the French School. 16th or 17th century. Sun

Taster in the park of Chantilly Painting by Camille Roqueplan (1803-1855
JLJ4646704 Taster in the park of Chantilly Painting by Camille Roqueplan (1803-1855) 19th century Sun. 0, 97 x 1, 14 m Chantilly, museum conde by Roqueplan

A bather and her next Painting by Francois Le Moyne (1688-1737). 18th century. Dim
JLJ4642780 A bather and her next Painting by Francois Le Moyne (1688-1737). 18th century. Dim. 1, 63 x 1, 17 m Tours, Musee des Beaux Arts by Lemoyne, Francois (1688-1737); Musee des Beaux-Arts

French Laquais, 16th century - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)
FLO4616997 French Laquais, 16th century - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902), from " Costumes historiques des 16th

The cook and a young man Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1735
JLJ4615790 The cook and a young man Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1735. Musee de Sainte Address by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Museum, Sainte-Adresse

The death of Marc Antoine the Roman politician and general Marc Antoine (Marcus Antonius
JLJ4681442 The death of Marc Antoine the Roman politician and general Marc Antoine (Marcus Antonius) (83-30 BC) died in the arms of Cleopatre

The Library. Customers, including a woman and her black servant, looking at new books in a circulating library
FLO4690589 The Library. Customers, including a woman and her black servant, looking at new books in a circulating library (perhaps Ainsworth s, or Saums or Whiting s)

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Samoyeds wearing Christmas hats Samoyeds wearing Christmas hats. Digital manipulation Date:

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Samoyeds wearing Christmas hats Samoyeds wearing Christmas hats. Digital manipulation Date:

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Les petits bonheurs de l equitation Avoir
Les petits bonheurs de l equitation: Avoir un domestique, et ne pas l avoir aupres de soi... 1842. Alade Joseph Lorentz (French, 1813-after 1858). Lithograph

The Cleaning Lady, from Les Femmes de Paris, 1841-42 (colour litho)
XIR216400 The Cleaning Lady, from Les Femmes de Paris, 1841-42 (colour litho) by Geniole, Alfred Andre (1813-61); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Domestiques in Art and History" In the vast tapestry of art and history, there exists a group of individuals who often remain hidden in plain sight - the domestiques. These unsung heroes play an integral role in society, silently weaving their way through countless masterpieces and moments captured on canvas. Picture No. 12019492 transports us to a grand estate where a diligent domestique tends to every detail, ensuring that all runs seamlessly behind closed doors. Their presence is felt but rarely acknowledged, much like Picture No. 12480150, which depicts another scene where these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to maintain order amidst chaos. The governess portrayed in "The Governess" (1863) by an unknown artist reminds us of the important role played by these skilled professionals in educating and nurturing young minds, and are not just caretakers; they become mentors and confidants for those under their care. Even renowned artists like Diego Velázquez recognized the significance of domestiques as seen in his masterpiece "Las Meninas. " In this iconic painting from 1656, we catch a glimpse of a nun and dwarf among other figures who serve as loyal attendants within the royal court. Moving beyond paintings, we encounter Jean-Baptiste Greuze's "Bathsheba in the Bath" (1654), where a trusted servant assists Bathsheba during her private moment. This intimate portrayal highlights how domestiques were privy to both mundane tasks and personal vulnerabilities within households. However, not all depictions are noble or virtuous. In Georges de La Tour's "The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs" (1630-34), we witness deceit unfold with assistance from an accomplice - shedding light on instances when trust was misplaced even amongst domestic staff members.