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Twelfth Night, 17th century (oil on canvas)
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Twelfth Night, 17th century (oil on canvas)
5888690 Twelfth Night, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Molenaer, Bartholomeus (1612-50); 54.5x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditionally Twelfth Night is celebrated on January 6th. A custom that became popular in the seventeenth century was for celebrants to draw slips of paper that denoted fictitious silly characters for the revelers to impersonate. One would be crowned King of Fools. This was followed by drinking and feasting, that usually ended in bedlam.); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22337734
© Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York / Bridgeman Images
Barn Drunk Drunken Dutch Golden Age Epiphany Happy Peasants Revellers Revelry Rustic Tabby Cat Tankards Tavern Festivities
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This 17th-century oil painting by Bartholomeus Molenaer, titled "Twelfth Night" captures the lively and chaotic atmosphere of a traditional celebration during the Dutch Golden Age. The scene is set in an intimate interior of a rustic barn turned tavern, where peasants and revellers gather to partake in the festivities of Epiphany. The focal point of the painting is a group of men and women joyously engaging in revelry, their tankards raised high as they indulge in merriment. Among them, one lucky individual wears a crown, having been crowned King of Fools after drawing a slip of paper denoting a fictitious silly character. This playful tradition adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the gathering. Amidst the laughter and cheer, we notice a mischievous tabby cat lurking nearby, perhaps drawn to the commotion or hoping for some spilled ale. Its presence adds another layer to this vibrant scene. Molenaer's masterful brushwork brings life to each figure, capturing their expressions filled with happiness and abandon. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how people sought respite from daily hardships through communal celebrations. "Twelfth Night" serves not only as an exquisite example of Dutch Golden Age painting but also offers us insight into historical customs that shaped social interactions during this era. It reminds us that throughout history people have found solace and joy in coming together for shared moments of revelry and playfulness
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