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The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
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The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century
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Agricultural Agricultural Labourer Chalk On Paper Dutch Golden Age Employer Employment Labourer Landowner Paul Rembrandt Van Ryn Payment Red Chalk Rembrandt Rembrandt Harmensz Van Rijn Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn Rembrandt Van Rijn Rembrant Van Rijn Rijn Rembrandt Harmensz Van Salary Seasonal Tables Van Rijn Rembrandt Harmensz Van Ryn Paul Rembrandt Vinery Vineyard Wages
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This 17th century drawing by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, titled "The vineyard workers receive their wages," offers a profound glimpse into the agricultural way of life during this period. The image portrays a group of male vineyard workers, dressed in simple clothing, gathered around a table inside a dimly lit room. The landowner, depicted as a well-dressed man seated at the table, hands out wages to his employees, symbolizing the completion of another season of labor. The drawing, executed in red chalk with brush in gray and gray wash on paper, showcases Rembrandt's exceptional skill in capturing the intricacies of human emotion and interaction. The workers' expressions range from anticipation and relief to frustration and resignation, reflecting the diverse experiences of rural laborers during this time. The interior setting, featuring a wooden table and furniture, adds to the authenticity of the scene and underscores the importance of communal gatherings for the distribution of wages. The use of chalk on paper, a common medium for Dutch drawings during the Golden Age, further emphasizes the historical significance of this artwork. This drawing, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Sweden, offers a unique insight into the agricultural labor system of the Netherlands during the 17th century, providing valuable context for understanding the social and economic realities of this period.
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