The Brothers Were Having a Conversation

Sara Troost, 1769

In the second scene, the atmosphere is somewhat more relaxed. Drinks have been poured, and the gentleman seated before the hearth inspects his glass. The trictrac board, a popular game of chance, is in use. In the right foreground, two guests examine a portrait of their host. One of them has boldly climbed onto a chair for a closer look, but not before placing a napkin on the seat.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-1918-470
  • Dimensionsheight 278 mm x width 353 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel in dekverf in kleuren

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Brothers Were Having a Conversation

  • Series title(s)

    NELRI-serie

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1918-470

  • Series number

    2/5

  • Description

    Bijeenkomst van vrienden in het huis van Biberius.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • annotation: ‘ERAT SERMO INTER FRATRES. / In hetzelve vertrek zijn 'er twee van 't Gezelschap speelende in 't Verkeerbord (...).’
    • inscription: ‘C Troost Pinx / Sara Troost del’

Creation

  • Creation

    • draftsman (artist): Sara Troost
    • after painting by Cornelis Troost
  • Dating

    1769

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel in dekverf in kleuren

  • Dimensions

    height 278 mm x width 353 mm


Explanatory note

  • Kopie naar `NELRI'-serie van Cornelis Troost, 1739-1740; 's-Gravenhage, Mauritshuis, cat. nr. 186-190.


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  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of C.P.D. Pape

  • Acquisition

    gift 1918

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