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Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert
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Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert
Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Scene from Bredero's farce, "Moortje", staged for the first time in 1615 in Amsterdam. The woman is the strumpet Mooy-Aal, who tries to balance the demands of her lover Ritsert, the young man standing in the background holding a glass of wine, and those of the old sea captain, Roemert, sitting at the table with bags of money
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Mooy-Aal and her Suitors
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is a captivating oil painting by the Dutch artist Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert, depicting a scene from the farce "Moortje" by Gerbrand Adriaensz. Bredero, first performed in Amsterdam around 1615. The painting, dating from the 17th century, showcases the lively and colorful world of Dutch Golden Age art. At the center of the composition stands Mooy-Aal, a strumpet, dressed in an extravagant red apron and a lace collar. She is caught in the act of balancing the demands of her two suitors. In the background, Ritsert, a young man, holds a glass of wine, his gestures expressing his impatience and desire. In the foreground, the old sea captain Roemert, adorned with a fur hat and a collar, sits at a table, counting his coins and offering Mooy-Aal bags of money. The painting is a vivid representation of the 17th-century Dutch society, where finance, fashion, and comedy intertwined. The intricate details of the clothing, from the beau's elegant doublet and breeches to Mooy-Aal's voluminous apron and the captain's fur hat, transport us to the Low Countries of the time. The use of oil on canvas allows for a rich and textured portrayal of the characters and their emotions. This painting is a testament to the heritage of European art and the cultural significance of the Dutch Golden Age. It invites us to explore the world of Bredero's farce and the lives of its characters, immortalized by the skillful brushstrokes of Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam proudly houses this masterpiece, preserving it for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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