A Couple in an Interior with a Gypsy Fortune-Teller 1632 - 1633

Jacob Duck's "A Couple in an Interior with a Gypsy Fortune-Teller" (1632-1633) portrays a scene of intrigue, likely meant to highlight the dangers of superstition. The painting, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a couple, the woman with a large ruff, receiving a fortune from a fortune teller. The scene is filled with details and nuances, including a small fire burning in the fireplace, an overturned chair, and other household items. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique where light and shadow play together, adds to the drama and suspense of the scene.