{"product_id":"verschil-van-smaak-godfried-schalcken","title":"Verschil van smaak - Godfried Schalcken","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oil on canvas painting by Godfried Schalcken, titled 'Verschil van smaak', depicts a young man smoking a pipe by candlelight, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGodfried Schalcken, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes and portraits, created 'Verschil van smaak'. Schalcken trained with Samuel van Hoogstraten and later with Gerard Dou, absorbing the techniques of the Leiden fijnschilders (fine painters). He was celebrated for his skill in depicting candlelight and nocturnal scenes. This painting presents a young man seated at a table, illuminated by the flickering light of a candle. He is dressed in a green doublet and a black hat, and he holds a long-stemmed pipe to his mouth. The candlelight casts a warm glow on his face, highlighting his contemplative expression. In the background, a woman is visible, adding a narrative element to the scene. The composition is carefully arranged, with attention paid to the play of light and shadow. The colours are muted, creating a sense of intimacy and quietude. The smooth brushwork and attention to detail are characteristic of Schalcken's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Godfried Schalcken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762493956431,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762494382415,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762494415183,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762494447951,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762494480719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Verschil-van-smaak_Poster_CompositorV1_1779495847201.jpg?v=1779496583","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/verschil-van-smaak-godfried-schalcken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}