Officers Playing Tric Trac 1625

"Officers Playing Tric Trac" (1625) by Willem Cornelisz Duyster depicts a lively scene of gentlemen playing a game of tric-trac, a popular board game in 17th-century Europe. The painting is characteristic of Duyster's genre paintings, known for their intimate portrayal of everyday life and social interaction. The figures are dressed in the fashionable attire of the period, their postures and expressions adding to the sense of realism and immediacy of the scene. The use of rich colors, particularly in the clothing and the game board, contributes to the visual appeal of the work.