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Concert
in a Palace
Oil on copper, 65.3 x 92.4 cm, by Johann Georg Platzer (1704–1761)
Location unknown
This is one of Platzer's cabinet works, a smaller picture format in
which he specialised. The composition is said to be an allegory of the
Five Senses. Sight is reflected in the intricate details throughout the
scene. Hearing is conveyed through the presence of music and singing.
Smell and taste are suggested by the inclusion of fruit, food, and wine.
Touch is evoked through the rich textures of the fabrics and rug, along
with the girl caressing the parrot. In this painting, Platzer
demonstrates his remarkable skill across various painting genres,
including still life, architecture, portraiture, figure painting, and
landscape. Through his use of copper plate, he creates exquisitely fine,
enamel-like gradations with a radiant effect. Platzer's signature
appears on the dog's collar.

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