An Amsterdam Canal House Garden
c. 1740 - 1745
Peek through the doorway of a wealthy 1740s Amsterdam home into a sun-drenched private garden. In the shadowy foreground, a maid prepares food next to a bright red parrot, acting as a frame for the lively scene outside. A gardener balances on a ladder to trim tall hedges while a little girl in a white dress watches, all centered around a fancy fountain topped with white statues. Troost captures the specific architecture and leisurely pace of the Dutch Golden Age's later years, showing off the owner's status through this perfectly manicured, statue-filled oasis.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Views: 3