Company in a Garden 1661

Barend Graat's "Company in a Garden" (1661) depicts a group of five figures, likely a family, in a garden setting. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a semi-circle, creating a sense of intimacy and formality. The figures are dressed in the fashion of the Dutch Golden Age, with the woman in the center wearing a pale blue dress and a white skirt, and the men wearing dark suits. The painting's rich colors and meticulous detail are characteristic of Graat's style, emphasizing the subject’s wealth and social standing. The inclusion of two small dogs adds a playful element to the otherwise formal scene.