Trumpet Player in front of a Banquet 1665

"Trumpet Player in front of a Banquet" is a 1665 painting by Dutch Golden Age artist Gerrit Dou. The painting, measuring 38 x 29 cm, showcases Dou's mastery of chiaroscuro and meticulous detail, a hallmark of his style. It portrays a trumpet player, standing in a doorway, playing for a banquet taking place behind a richly decorated curtain. The scene is captured in a moment of musicality and festivity, emphasizing the artist's interest in capturing the everyday activities of the Dutch people. The artwork exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's penchant for genre painting and still life elements, particularly evident in the meticulous rendering of the trumpet and the opulent fabrics.