The Messenger

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The Messenger

Jan Verkolje
1674

865 - zaal 11

An officer and a young lady are sitting at a table playing backgammon. Just as she is about to throw the dice, a messenger appears holding a letter. Is he bringing good news or bad? The concerned look on the officer’s face suggests the worst.

Verkolje was a master at depicting gleaming satin. The back of this beautiful dress, full of pleats, seams and creases, is a good example of his skill.

oil auf
59.7 x 53.4 cm.
Transferred 1960