Groep mensen om een balalaika-speler voor een schuur 1765

"Le Joueur de Balalaÿe" is a print created by the Dutch-born artist Benoît Louis Henriquez in 1765, depicting a group of people gathered around a balalaika player. Henriquez was known for his ability to capture the details of everyday life and this work is a good example of this, depicting the lively atmosphere of a gathering with great detail. The print's use of shading and perspective creates a realistic portrayal of the setting, highlighting the warmth and intimacy of the scene. The print was dedicated to Monsieur Rijoleÿ de Juvigny, who was a member of the Parlement of Metz.