Village Musicians c. 1764

Johann Conrad Seekatz's "Village Musicians" (c. 1764) depicts a lively scene of musicians performing in a rural setting. The painting, housed in the Städel Museum, showcases Seekatz's skill in capturing the energy of a village gathering. The musicians, dressed in 18th-century attire, stand out against the backdrop of a picturesque village with a church steeple and a sprawling landscape. This genre painting, characteristic of Seekatz's work, provides a glimpse into the social life of rural communities in the mid-18th century.