A Game of Cards at an Inn by Richard Brakenburgh

A Game of Cards at an Inn 1665 - 1702

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"A Game of Cards at an Inn" (1665-1702) by Richard Brakenburgh (1650-1702) depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a table in a tavern, engrossed in a game of cards. The painting exemplifies the Dutch genre painting tradition, capturing everyday life with realism and detail. The warm, inviting atmosphere of the inn is conveyed through the relaxed postures of the figures and the intimate setting. Brakenburgh masterfully portrays the nuances of human interaction, capturing a moment of playful camaraderie amongst the card players. This work is a quintessential example of Dutch genre painting and is now held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.