HOREMANS, Jan Jozef II
(b. 1714, Antwerpen, d. after 1790, Antwerpen)

The Concert

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Oil on canvas, 69 x 59 cm
Private collection

This painting depicts an animated gathering of revellers outside a village inn. Taking centre stage is a dancing couple. Two musicians accompany the dancers; one, seated with his back turned to the viewer, plays the double bass, while the other stands and plays the fiddle. At the table several ladies and a gentleman observe the dancing with interest.

suggested listening (streaming mp3, 19 minutes):
Francesco Maria Veracini: Suite in F Major