Verschil van smaak - Godfried Schalcken
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Description
This oil on canvas painting by Godfried Schalcken, titled 'Verschil van smaak', depicts a young man smoking a pipe by candlelight, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing light and shadow.
Godfried Schalcken, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes and portraits, created 'Verschil van smaak'. Schalcken trained with Samuel van Hoogstraten and later with Gerard Dou, absorbing the techniques of the Leiden fijnschilders (fine painters). He was celebrated for his skill in depicting candlelight and nocturnal scenes. This painting presents a young man seated at a table, illuminated by the flickering light of a candle. He is dressed in a green doublet and a black hat, and he holds a long-stemmed pipe to his mouth. The candlelight casts a warm glow on his face, highlighting his contemplative expression. In the background, a woman is visible, adding a narrative element to the scene. The composition is carefully arranged, with attention paid to the play of light and shadow. The colours are muted, creating a sense of intimacy and quietude. The smooth brushwork and attention to detail are characteristic of Schalcken's style.
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Verschil van smaak - Godfried Schalcken
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Godfried Schalcken
He was born in Made, North Brabant, in 1643, the son of a Latin school rector. He studied under Samuel van Hoogstraten in Dordrecht, then under Gerrit Dou in Leiden, absorbing the highly polished manner of the Leiden fijnschilders. He worked in Leiden, Dordrecht and The Hague, painting genre scenes, portraits and candlelit compositions.
In 1692 he sailed to England hoping to become court painter to William and Mary. He produced unusually large canvases to compete with the incumbent Sir Godfrey Kneller, but the appointment never came. He also served as court painter to the Elector Palatine in Dusseldorf. His atmospheric work inspired Sheridan Le Fanu's gothic horror story Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter, later adapted by the BBC in 1979. He married Francoise van Diemen in 1679 and had seven children, though only one daughter survived to adulthood. He died in The Hague in 1706.
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