Game Of Tric Trac 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

Game of Tric-Trac. By Teniers (engraving)
672194 Game of Tric-Trac. By Teniers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game of Tric-Trac. By Teniers)

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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"Game of Tric-Trac: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Tric-Trac, a captivating game that has stood the test of time. This engraving by Teniers takes us back to ca 1624, where we witness the intense concentration on the faces of "Dice Players. " The scene is reminiscent of lively gatherings at cafes, where friends would engage in friendly competition over a game of Backgammon. Tracing its origins to ancient Rome, this timeless pastime is beautifully represented by a pair of Roman dice made from carved bone dating back to the 1st century BC. As we delve deeper into history, Lancret's painting "The Four Times of Day: Afternoon" transports us to c. 1740 when Backgammon was enjoyed during leisurely afternoons. Giulio Rosati's artwork titled "The Backgammon Players" captures the essence of camaraderie and strategic thinking involved in every move. Jan Havicksz Steen's paintings like "Easy come, easy go" and "Interior With A Woman Feeding A Parrot Two Men Playing Backgammon And Other Figures (The Parrot Cage)" depict scenes where fortune can change with each roll. David Teniers' masterpiece from c. 1645 showcases players engrossed in their game while Rombouts' work reveals an intense moment as card and Backgammon players fight over cards in the early 17th century. Adriaen Jansz van Ostade's painting brings us inside an inn filled with peasants enjoying drinks, smoke-filled air, and engaging in spirited games. Through these artworks spanning centuries, we witness how Tric-Trac has transcended time and social classes - played by soldiers like Michiel Sweerts depicted playing dice or enjoyed by peasants as seen in Ostade's piece. From ancient Rome to modern times, Tric-Trac remains a beloved game, captivating players with its blend of strategy and chance.