Merry company making music on a terrace, by Hals (1650, c.)

Merry company making music on a terrace, by Hals (1650, c.)

Title

Merry company making music on a terrace, by Hals (1650, c.)

Creator

Hals, Dirck (c. 1591-1656)

Date

1650, c.

Description

The image represents an outdoor scene where young men and women appear on a terrace. Two of the men play musical instruments. Note the old woman who appears in the window on the right looking at the scene with her head covered, following the Celestinesque tradition, which may act as the procuress of the young women.

Format

Oil on panel.
Dimensions: 31.5 × 64 cm

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