Interieur met zittend galant gezelschap, één man staat voor hen 1811 - 1813

This engraving, "Interieur met zittend galant gezelschap, één man staat voor hen," by Jean-Baptiste-Blaise Simonet, depicts a scene of aristocratic leisure. Created between 1811 and 1813, the artwork showcases a group of figures gathered in an opulent interior. A man stands in front of the seated group, perhaps playing music, adding to the convivial atmosphere. This piece exemplifies the 19th-century artistic interest in capturing intimate moments of social interaction. Simonet's meticulous detail and refined style are evident in the composition, which evokes a sense of refined elegance and courtly grace.