This is a drawing of an indoor setting. The scene is dimly lit, with no visible people. The drawing shows furniture in the room, with shadows and contrasts created by intricate cross-hatching. The strokes and details depict the mood of the space with an expressive style. The overall tone is subdued yet rich with texture.

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The Group at the Fireplace

Cornelis Bega (Dutch, 1631/1632 - 1664)

Medium: etching
Classification: Print
Culture: Dutch
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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