Oil On Panel Depicting A Scene Of Soldiers Playing Dice – 18th Century

A charming and exquisitely detailed 18th-century oil on panel depicting a lively scene of soldiers gathered around a table, playing dice.

The composition features several figures dressed in military uniforms, wearing breastplates, plumed helmets, and swords.

The artist paid particular attention to the characters’ facial expressions and gestures, as well as to the numerous details of their costumes and armor. The finesse of the execution is particularly remarkable in the rendering of the faces, fabrics, and metallic reflections.

The palette, rich in warm tones—reds, greens, and browns—contributes to the lively and theatrical character of this genre scene, which follows in the tradition of Flemish and Dutch painting.

Presented in an elegant antique frame from Schleiper & Fils, with a marbled design.

Period: 18th century.

Technique: Oil on wood panel.

Dimensions:

• Panel: 16 × 12 cm.
• With frame: 25 × 21 cm.

Condition: In good overall condition, with signs of age and a small restoration to the paint layer, located in the center of the composition.