A Card Game By Candle Light
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pieter Gerard Syamaar's A Card Game By Candle Light into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Step into the intimate world of A Card Game By Candle Light by Pieter Gerard van Sypesteyn (often mistakenly attributed as "Syamaar"), where flickering candlelight casts a golden glow over 18th-century Dutch domesticity. Painted around 1775–1790, this masterpiece exemplifies the late Dutch Golden Age tradition of genre scenes, blending meticulous realism with subtle storytelling. The composition captures a quiet evening amusement – figures gathered around a table absorbed in their game, their faces illuminated by the warm, uneven light that creates dramatic contrasts of shadow and luminosity. Van Sypesteyn’s work reflects the enduring influence of earlier masters like Gerard ter Borch in its restrained elegance, while offering a bridge to the emerging Romantic sensibility. Though less famous than Vermeer’s candlelit scenes, it holds significance as a rare surviving example of candlelight genre painting from this transitional period, showcasing the Dutch mastery of light and intimate narrative.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s refined yet cozy atmosphere makes it ideal for traditional studies, library nooks, or dining rooms where warmth is desired. Its rich umber and gold palette pairs beautifully with dark wood furniture or brass accents, while the candlelight motif creates natural harmony with actual ambient lighting. Choose a moderately sized reproduction (approx. 24×30 inches) to balance detail visibility and spatial proportion; flank it with sconces or place it above a console table to echo its compositional gravity. In modern offices, it adds historical depth when contrasted with clean-lined furniture – the warm tones soften minimalist spaces, while the intimate subject matter humanizes corporate environments. For authenticity, frame it in an antique-style giltwood frame with slight weathering to honor its 18th-century origins.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
