The SerenadeFrans van Mieris · 1678
Baroque
1678
15.0 x 11.0 cm
Frans van Mieris (1635 – 1681)
Frans van Mieris the Elder (1635-1681): Dutch Golden Age master of 'fijnschilder' genre scenes & portraits, renowned for exquisite detail and depictions of affluent 17th-century life.
Formerly attributed to Gerard Dou, this late work by Van Mieris may have been inspired by Jan Steen"s nocturnal scene of carnival revelers in the National Gallery, Prague.
About this artwork
- Title: The Serenade
- Artist: Frans van Mieris
- Year: 1678
- Original dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: classical mythology, caravaggio
- Keywords: muted colors art, oval painting style, 17th century art
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
What other names is Frans van Mieris known by?
Other names recorded for Frans van Mieris, creator of "The Serenade", include Frans van Mieris, Frans Jansz. van Mieris, Frans van Mieris the Elder.
Is "The Serenade" more bright or more dark overall?
"The Serenade" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.
What is the format of "The Serenade"?
"The Serenade" by Frans van Mieris has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.