Trick Track Collection

Les Joueurs de tric-trac (The Tric Trac players), c. 1655. Creator: Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-1677)
Les Joueurs de tric-trac (The Tric Trac players), c. 1655. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

A Game of Dice, 1919. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
A Game of Dice, 1919. Private Collection

Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of Achilles, c. 490 BC. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Tric Trac Players in an Interior, (oil on panel)
990053 Tric Trac Players in an Interior, (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 37x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tric Trac Players in an Interior. Jan Steen (1626-1679)

A Seated Couple, the Lady seen from Behind, playing Backgammon by Candlelight
827603 A Seated Couple, the Lady seen from Behind, playing Backgammon by Candlelight, (black chalk) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); 14.8x18.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dice Players, ca 1624. Found in the Collection of Attingham Park, The Berwick Collection, The National Trust

Backgammon at the Cafe. Private Collection

Soldiers playing Dice. Artist: Sweerts, Michiel (1618-1664)
Soldiers playing Dice. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

A pair of Roman dice made from carved bone, 1st century BC. Private Collection

The Four Times of Day: Afternoon, c. 1740. Artist: Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743)
The Four Times of Day: Afternoon, c. 1740. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The backgammon players. Artist: Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917)
The backgammon players. From a private collection

Easy come, easy go, 1661. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Easy come, easy go, 1661. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Interior With A Woman Feeding A Parrot Two Men Playing Backgammon And Other Figures (The Parrot Cage), 1670. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Backgammon Players, c. 1645. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Backgammon Players, c. 1645. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, 1620-1629. Artist: Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637)
Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, 1620-1629. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Room in an Inn with Peasants Drinking, Smoking and Playing Backgam, 1678. Artist: Ostade, Adriaen Jansz
Room in an Inn with Peasants Drinking, Smoking and Playing Backgam, 1678. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

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"Trick Track: A Journey through the Art of Gaming" Step into a world where strategy meets chance, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. From Tric Trac Players in an Interior to Soldiers playing Dice, these captivating scenes transport us to moments of leisure and competition. In A Seated Couple, the Lady seen from Behind, playing Backgammon by Candlelight, we witness an intimate setting illuminated by flickering flames. The game becomes a backdrop for connection and shared enjoyment. Dice Players takes us back to 1624 when dice were rolled with anticipation. The outcome hangs in the air as players engage in this timeless pursuit of luck and skill. Fast forward to Backgammon at the Cafe, where friends gather over steaming cups of coffee while engaging their minds in strategic moves on the board. It's a scene that captures both social interaction and mental stimulation. The ancient Roman dice made from carved bone remind us that gaming has been part of human culture for centuries. These artifacts speak volumes about our fascination with games even during ancient times. Nicolas Lancret's The Four Times of Day: Afternoon transports us to a lively moment amidst nature's beauty. As shadows lengthen, two figures engage in a spirited game of backgammon under dappled sunlight - an idyllic scene frozen in time. Giulio Rosati's The backgammon players brings forth nostalgia with its warm hues and intricate details. Two men engrossed in their match create an atmosphere filled with concentration and friendly rivalry. Jan Havicksz Steen's Easy come, easy go reminds us that fortune can be fickle. In this humorous depiction, losses are taken lightly as participants revel in the unpredictable nature of gambling. Interior With A Woman Feeding A Parrot Two Men Playing Backgammon And Other Figures (The Parrot Cage) showcases Steen's mastery at capturing everyday life infused with humor and charm.