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The Fortune Teller

Jean Ganière, after Valentin de Boulogne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of eight individuals gathered around a table. They are positioned closely together, some leaning over the table, engaging with each other. The individuals display a variety of facial features. The man on the far left has a long beard and curly hair partially hidden under a feathered helmet; next to him, a man with straight hair, dressed in a soldier's attire, leans in attentively. Others around the table have wavy hair and a range of expressions. The man at the center, facing away from the viewer, wears a cap with feathers and a waistcoat with elaborate patterns. The group is dressed in clothing typical of the Renaissance period, including decorative sleeves, helmets, and cloaks. They hold objects such as a glass, and one person is pouring from a jug, while another holds a bat-like object under the table. The background is a simple, cross-hatched texture without specific details. A person on the far right holds another object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1640
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6150 × 4357 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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