The Artist's Parents-in-Law and Children by Balthasar Denner. A multi-figure family portrait set in a dark interior, featuring several adults and children gathered around a table with tea or coffee service.

The Artist's Parents-in-Law and Children

Balthasar Denner

1724 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century family portrait by Balthasar Denner, capturing a quiet domestic moment in a moody, atmospheric interior.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1724 by Balthasar Denner, this group portrait depicts the artist's parents-in-law and several of their children. The composition is defined by its deep, tenebristic lighting and the refined depiction of the sitters' expressions and period attire, offering a sophisticated glimpse into the domestic life of the early 18th century.

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