Two Laughing JestersPieter Xavery · 1673
1673
Rijksmuseum
Pieter Xavery (1647 – 1674)
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Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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About this artwork
- Title: Two Laughing Jesters
- Artist: Pieter Xavery
- Year: 1673
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Rijksmuseum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Is "Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery kept in the artist's home country?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. Pieter Xavery was born in Belgium, and the original "Two Laughing Jesters" is held in a museum in Netherlands.
What was Pieter Xavery's age when "Two Laughing Jesters" was created?
Pieter Xavery was 26 years old when creating "Two Laughing Jesters" in 1673. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1647.
Is "Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
What colors dominate "Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery?
The color identity of "Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery: an earthy palette, dominated by quinacridone magenta (#7a5645).
Are the colors of "Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery vivid or muted?
"Two Laughing Jesters" by Pieter Xavery is recorded with a subtle color saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
Who created "Two Laughing Jesters"?
"Two Laughing Jesters" is attributed to Pieter Xavery.
When was "Two Laughing Jesters" made?
"Two Laughing Jesters" dates from 1673. The date places the work within Pieter Xavery's career and its era.