Home > Animals > Birds > Charadriiformes > Sandpipers > Ruff
Interior with a Company, c.1622-c.1624. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Interior with a Company, c.1622-c.1624. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
Interior with a Company, c.1622-c.1624
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36318331
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Alcohol Bartholomeus Van Bassan Bartholomeus Van Bassen Bassan Bartholomeus Van Bassen Bartholomeus Van Berkemeyer Bone Bones Ceiling Chimneypiece Dining Room Table Dining Table Dinner Table Door Doors Doorway Drinking Drinking Vessel Eating Fireplace Fireplace Mantel Liquor Mantelpiece Neck Ruff Paintings Parrot Ruff Ruffs Servant Servants Wine Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Leftovers
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Charadriiformes
> Sandpipers
> Ruff
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> Golden Mouse
> Architecture
> Country
> Netherlands
> Architecture
> Doors
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Paintings
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Posters
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
Bartholomeus van Bassen's Interior with a Company, painted between 1622 and 1624, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of the Dutch Golden Age. The scene unfolds in a grand, dimly lit dining room, where a group of men and women, dressed in the latest fashion, gather around a long, ornately carved dining table. The air is thick with the aroma of a hearty meal, as the remnants of a feast linger on the table, accompanied by empty drinking vessels and bones. A pair of hounds rest at the feet of one of the men, adding to the lively atmosphere. The room's architecture is a testament to the opulence of the time, with intricately carved columns supporting the ceiling and a grand chimneypiece adorned with a mantelpiece and elaborate decorative elements. The walls are adorned with tapestries and heavy velvet drapes, while the floor is covered in a rich, patterned rug. The men wear neck ruffs and other elaborate clothing, while the women don elegant dresses and intricate headpieces. The use of color and light in the painting adds depth and texture, with the warm glow of the fireplace casting long shadows across the room. The doorways at the far end of the room hint at the possibility of more revelries taking place beyond. This painting is a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Dutch elite during the 17th century.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
