Jacob Duck Collection

The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642. Creator: Jacob Duck
The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642

Soldiers in a Stable, c.1655. Creator: Jacob Duck
Soldiers in a Stable, c.1655

A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, 1655 (oil on canvas)
990154 A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Duck, Jacob (c.1600-67); 68.6x60.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards)

A Couple in an Interior with a Gypsy Fortune-Teller, ca. 1632-33. Creator: Jacob Duck
A Couple in an Interior with a Gypsy Fortune-Teller, ca. 1632-33

Wine Connoisseurs wine tasters wine cellar man holds
The Wine Connoisseurs, The wine tasters. In a wine cellar, a man holds a glass of wine up to the light. On the right a row of wine barrels, in the background a man and a woman watch

Interior Soldiers Women Jacob Duck Dutch 1600
Interior with Soldiers and Women; Jacob Duck (Dutch, about 1600 - 1667); about 1650; Oil on panel; 42.9 × 61.6 cm (16 7, 8 × 24 1, 4 in.)

Salome Head Saint John Baptist mid-1600s Jacob Duck
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, mid-1600s. Jacob Duck (Dutch, c. 1600-1667). Oil on wood; framed: 92 x 76.5 x 4 cm (36 1/4 x 30 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.); unframed

Merry Company, 17th century. Artist: Jacob Duck
Merry Company, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russian

Jacob Duck (Dutch, c. 1600 - 1667), River Landscape with Horseman, etching

A Cavalry Stable, Jacob Duck, c. 1655

Interior with Soldiers and Women; Jacob Duck, Dutch, about 1600 - 1667; about 1650; Oil on panel; Unframed: 42.9 x 61.6 cm (16 7/8 x 24 1/4 in.), Framed: 58.1 x 76.2 x 5.1 cm (22 7/8 x 30 x 2 in.)

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Jacob Duck, a Dutch artist from the 17th century, was known for his captivating and lively paintings that depicted various scenes of everyday life. In his artwork "A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers playing Cards, " painted in 1655, Duck skillfully captured the camaraderie and competitiveness among soldiers as they engage in a game of cards. Another notable piece by Jacob Duck is "A Couple in an Interior with a Gypsy Fortune-Teller, " created around 1632-33. This painting showcases Duck's ability to portray intimate moments within domestic settings, as he depicts a couple seeking guidance from a mysterious gypsy fortune-teller. Duck's versatility as an artist is evident in his work "Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist. " Painted during the mid-1600s, this piece demonstrates his mastery of religious subjects and dramatic storytelling through art. In addition to his oil paintings, it also excelled in etchings. His etching titled "Riding School" captures the energy and movement of horses being trained at a riding school. Similarly, his etching "River Landscape with Horseman" showcases his talent for capturing natural landscapes and equestrian themes. One recurring theme throughout many of Duck's works is the depiction of merry company scenes. These joyful gatherings are often filled with wine connoisseurs indulging their palates while enjoying each other's company. The wine cellar man holds bottles ready to be uncorked as laughter fills the air. Duck frequently portrayed soldiers alongside women in interior settings, showcasing interactions between different social classes during this era. These compositions provide glimpses into daily life during times of war or peace.