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Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
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Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
FIA5400465 Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Bourgeoisie Everyday Life Handkerchief Mail Message News Post Office Postman Flemish Art
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This print captures Pieter de Hooch's masterpiece, "Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news". Painted around 1655, this oil on wood artwork measures 67.8x56 cm and is housed in the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya in Barcelona. In this scene, we witness a moment of profound emotion as a woman receives distressing news from a postman. With tears streaming down her face, she clutches a handkerchief tightly while the postman delicately delivers the message. The colors and details in this painting bring to life the atmosphere of everyday life during the 17th century. De Hooch skillfully portrays not only an individual's personal anguish but also provides insight into societal dynamics. This piece speaks to themes of communication and its impact on society, highlighting how news can profoundly affect individuals' lives. The presence of paper and mail symbolizes the power that written messages hold over people's emotions and actions. Through his masterful brushstrokes, De Hooch invites viewers to contemplate how information shapes our lives and influences social structures. "Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news" offers us a glimpse into Flemish art during the 17th century while exploring universal themes that remain relevant today. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, human emotions continue to be deeply intertwined with communication and its consequences.
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