Kaartspelende buren 1733 - 1797

"Kaartspelende buren" (Card-Playing Neighbors), an engraving by Pierre François Basan (1723-1797), depicts a scene of three men engaged in a game of cards. The artwork, which dates from 1733 to 1797, is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and measures 419 mm in height and 298 mm in width. This engraving exemplifies a popular subject in 18th-century art, the depiction of everyday life, and highlights the artist's skill in capturing the details of a domestic scene. The use of a chiaroscuro technique, with light and dark contrasts, adds depth and realism to the composition, creating a sense of intimacy and realism.