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The Merry Family : Dutch interior showing a family making music round a table
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The Merry Family : Dutch interior showing a family making music round a table
The Merry Family : Dutch interior showing a family making music round a table covered in a carpet and a cloth with the remains of a meal. Even the dog seems to be joining in. The patriarch puts his instrument aside and raises his glass in a toast. The women next him are singing from a sheet of music which the bagpiper behind them is following. Young man plays a flute and boy smoking a clay pipe in the window holds a horn. Jan Steen (1626-1679) Dutch painter
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17th Century Behind Brass Carpet Clay Cloth Covered Dutch Family Flute Genre Glass Holds Horn Instrument Interior Joining Making Meal Merry Music Musical Painter Pipe Plays Raises Remains Round Seventeenth Century Sheet Singing Smoking Stringed Table Toast Tobacco Vocal Window Woodwind Young 1626 1679 Bagpiper Patriarch Puts Steen
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The Merry Family: A Vibrant Dutch Interior Filled with Musical Joy In this 17th-century masterpiece by Jan Steen, we are transported to a lively Dutch interior where a family gathers around a table covered in an exquisite carpet and remnants of a satisfying meal. The scene is filled with music, laughter, and merriment as each member actively participates in the harmonious symphony. The patriarch of the family momentarily sets aside his stringed instrument to raise his glass in celebration, while the women seated beside him sing from a sheet of music. Behind them, an enthusiastic bagpiper follows along with unwavering dedication. Meanwhile, a young man skillfully plays the flute and a boy perched by the window indulges in tobacco through his clay pipe while holding onto his horn. Even their loyal canine companion seems eager to join in on this joyous occasion. The room exudes warmth and conviviality as it resonates with melodies that fill every corner. Jan Steen's exceptional talent shines through as he masterfully captures not only the musical ambiance but also the intricate details of everyday life during this period. This genre painting serves as both an artistic triumph and historical documentation of familial bonds strengthened through shared passions. As we gaze upon this remarkable print, we can't help but be captivated by its timeless charm and feel compelled to immerse ourselves within its enchanting world.
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