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Mounted Trumpeter taking a Drink, 1650-60 (oil on canvas)
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Mounted Trumpeter taking a Drink, 1650-60 (oil on canvas)
5051882 Mounted Trumpeter taking a Drink, 1650-60 (oil on canvas) by Dujardin, Karel (1626-78); 44x35 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23665754
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Courtyard Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Landlady Messanger Refreshment Rest Resting Tankard Tavern Trumpet White Horse Water Trough
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This print captures a moment frozen in time during the Dutch Golden Age. Painted by Karel Dujardin, "Mounted Trumpeter taking a Drink" transports us to a quaint courtyard in 17th-century Holland. The scene depicts an intriguing blend of everyday life and equestrian sport. In the foreground, we see a mounted trumpeter on horseback, pausing for refreshment at a water trough. With his trumpet resting beside him and tankard in hand, he takes a well-deserved break from his journey. The white horse stands patiently as its rider quenches his thirst. The setting exudes an air of hospitality with an Italian inn serving as the backdrop. A landlady watches over the scene, perhaps offering her guests respite from their travels. Two women nearby engage in conversation while enjoying their own drinks. Dujardin's masterful use of light and shadow brings depth to this Baroque painting. Every brushstroke captures the textures of the courtyard's stone walls and cobblestone floor. This artwork not only showcases Dujardin's skill but also provides us with insight into daily life during this period. It reminds us that even messengers on horseback need moments of rest and rejuvenation before continuing their journeys through history.
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