Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom, Christies, London, March 20th, 1998, Lot # 103, Private Collection, Los Angeles to the present.

The Troubadours is one of Roybet's most important and dynamic compositions featuring the subject matter for which he is best known. A richly dressed nobleman and his retinue greet a lively and richly costumed troupe of musicians, instruments at the ready. The vibrant and shimmering fabrics throughout are a hallmark of this artist's best work. Each figure's position, intention and gesture adds to the narrative and skillfully draws the viewer into the painting.