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      Atelier · Est. 2015 · Paris, France
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      The Comedy

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      270.0 x 398.0 cm
      This ceiling painting comes from a house in Leiden (Rapenburg 48) and has been hanging here since 1912. Apollo, the classical god of the arts, is depicted on the oval centrepiece. He is surrounded by his nine muses, who stand for the various artistic disciplines. The four grisailles around the centrepiece represent the elegy, the comedy, the pastoral song and the epos. In the eighteenth century, the Amsterdam artist Jacob de Wit was the leading expert in this type of illusionist tour de force.

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      Is "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit a bright or a dark artwork?

      In terms of perceived brightness, "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit is balanced.

      What is the creation date of "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit?

      The creation of "The Comedy" by Jacob de Wit is dated 1743.

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      Jacob de Wit (1695 – 1754)

      Discover Jacob de Wit: Dutch Rococo painter known for stunning ceiling & door paintings. Explore his masterful grisaille works & influence on Antwerp art.

      Mauritshuis (The Hague, Netherlands)

      Discover Dutch Golden Age masterpieces at Mauritshuis! Explore Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring* & Rembrandt’s drama in this intimate palace of art. A unique, compact experience awaits!

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