Groep zingende en musicerende figuren 1857 - 1910

"Christmas Minstrels" is a small oil on canvas painting by Scottish artist John Macallan Swan, dated between 1857 and 1910. The work depicts a group of people gathered in a snowy street, likely playing music for passersby. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with warm colors and a sense of movement. The painting is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and measures 200 mm by 158 mm. Swan is known for his depictions of animals and people, with a focus on movement and naturalism.