The ComedyJacob de Wit · 1743
1743
270.0 x 398.0 cm
Mauritshuis
This ceiling painting comes from a house in Leiden (Rapenburg 48) and has been hanging here since 1912. Apollo, the classical god of the arts, is depicted on the oval centrepiece. He is surrounded by his nine muses, who stand for the various artistic disciplines. The four grisailles around the centrepiece represent the elegy, the comedy, the pastoral song and the epos. In the eighteenth century, the Amsterdam artist Jacob de Wit was the leading expert in this type of illusionist tour de force.
Jacob de Wit (1695 – 1754)
Discover Jacob de Wit: Dutch Rococo painter known for stunning ceiling & door paintings. Explore his masterful grisaille works & influence on Antwerp art.
Mauritshuis (The Hague, Netherlands)
Discover Dutch Golden Age masterpieces at Mauritshuis! Explore Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring* & Rembrandt’s drama in this intimate palace of art. A unique, compact experience awaits!
About this artwork
- Title: The Comedy
- Artist: Jacob de Wit
- Year: 1743
- Original dimensions: 270.0 x 398.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Mauritshuis
- Main color: Gray
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
How big is the original "The Comedy"?
The original "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit measures 270 x 398 cm.
What color saturation does "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit have?
The palette of "The Comedy" is subtle color in saturation.
How is the color composition of "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit built?
The color composition of "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit combines a statement contrast with a strong color unity harmony.