An Amsterdam Canal House Garden

Description

The garden of this Amsterdam canal house radiates tranquillity and prosperity. At centre is a gilded statue of Fortuna, symbol of the family’s good fortune. In the bright sunlight, the master of the house picks grapes with his daughter, while in the foreground in the shade a maidservant cleans vegetables. A tame parrot looks on, hoping for a tasty tidbit.

An Amsterdam Canal House Garden

c. 1740 - 1745

Accession Number

N/A

Medium

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Dimensions

height 66 cm x width 56 cm

Classification

Painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam, Netherlands