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The Letter
Gabriël MetsuCirca. 17th Century
USC Fisher Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States
Gabriel Metsu (Flemish, 1629-1667), son of Jaques Metsue and student of Gerard Dou, was known for genre scenes (such as 'The Letter'), personal life, street views, and religious figures. Though he developed his own distinct style, he was inspired by Dou, Nikolaus Knupfer, Jan Steen, Gerard ter Botch, and Johannes
Vermeer.
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Details
- Title: The Letter
- Creator: Gabriël Metsu (Dutch, 1629 – 1667)
- Date Created: Circa. 17th Century
- Physical Location: USC Fisher Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Gift of the Armand Hammer Foundation, AH: 67
- Physical Dimensions: 30.5 x 29.2 cm (12 x 11 1/2 in.)
- Subject Keywords: Genre Painting
- Rights: Photography by Brian Forrest
- Medium: Oil on panel, Oil Paint, Wood Panel
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