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      Rumor erat in casa

      This artwork is part of a group of five pastels. They form a humorous story that shows a group of distinguished gentlemen having a sociable evening, which starts off respectably and gradually gets completely out of hand through drink. The name of the series, ‘NELRI’, is a composition of the initials of the five Latin titles at the tops of the frames. Here, Troost did not work in oil but in gouache (opaque watercolour with gum arabic) and pastel (soft chalk). This technique was very popular in the eighteenth century.

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      Which artist is "Rumor erat in casa" attributed to?

      The artist behind "Rumor erat in casa" is Cornelis Troost. The work is catalogued under Cornelis Troost's name.

      Where does "Rumor erat in casa" stand among Cornelis Troost's recurring subjects?

      Among Cornelis Troost's recorded themes - dutch rococo style, social satire, eighteenth-century life, part of nelri series, genre painting mastery - "Rumor erat in casa" brings its own focus on social gathering, gentlemen, dining scene, 18th century, gouache, pastel, humorous story.

      Can I see an X-ray view of "Rumor erat in casa" by Cornelis Troost?

      "Rumor erat in casa" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

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      Cornelis Troost (1696 – 1750)

      Discover Cornelis Troost (1696-1750), a Dutch Rococo painter known for elegant genre scenes of Amsterdam's upper class & theatrical subjects. Explore his witty portraits, pastel works like 'NELRI', and legacy as an 18th-century master.

      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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