Fight 17th century

"Fight" is a 17th-century genre painting by an unknown artist. The work depicts a violent scene of two men brawling, with one grabbing the other by the throat while wielding a knife. The painting is characterized by its dark, dramatic colors and its realistic depiction of the fight. The presence of scattered playing cards on the floor suggests a game gone wrong. "Fight" is a prime example of the Dutch genre painting tradition, which explored everyday life and human nature. It is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.