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Couples Making Love at a Country Inn, c.1570-c.1590. Creator: Aert Pietersz
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Couples Making Love at a Country Inn, c.1570-c.1590. Creator: Aert Pietersz
Couples Making Love at a Country Inn, c.1570-c.1590. A man and woman embrace in a cowshed. A rudimentary screen has been put up, using a piece of cloth and an oar. In the right foreground a man defecates in the bushes. Attributed to Aert Pietersz
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This 16th-century oil painting, titled "Couples Making Love at a Country Inn," is attributed to the Dutch artist Aert Pietersz. The scene portrays an intimate moment between a man and a woman in a rustic cowshed, which has been transformed into a makeshift shelter using a piece of cloth and an oar as a rudimentary screen. The couple embraces passionately, their faces expressing deep affection and desire. In the right foreground, a man relieves himself in the bushes, adding a touch of realism to the scene. The setting of the painting is a country inn, with barrels and baskets of bread and bread rolls nearby, suggesting the presence of a tavern. The couple's privacy is further emphasized by the lean-to building and the dimly lit interior. The use of earthy colors and the simple furniture adds to the authenticity of the scene, transporting us back to the Netherlands of the late 16th century. The painting is a testament to the concept of romantic love, which was becoming increasingly popular during this period. The couple's embrace and kiss convey a sense of tenderness and intimacy, making it a beloved work of art in the Heritage Images collection. The painting is a reminder of the universal human experience of love and the desire for privacy, even in the most unlikely of places.
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