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Merry Family Soo Old Songs Blow Boy Interior
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Merry Family Soo Old Songs Blow Boy Interior
The Merry Family The Merry Family The Merry Family, The Merry Family or Soo the Old Songs, Blow the Boy. Interior with a family around a table that entertains with music, singing and drinks. On the left in the window a boy with a pipe and a horn, at the table a singing old man with a raised roemer, a man playing on a bagpipe, two women singing a piece of paper, a child with a spoon, a boy with a flute and a boy and a girl smoking a pipe. At the table, a child receives a sip of wine from a jug. On the floor a dog, jugs, a plate and a saucepan, young versus old age, young and old, family life at home, musician (s) accompanying singer (s), pipe, tobacco, glass of wine, interior of the house, dog, Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1668, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 110.5 cm × w 141 cm
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This vibrant and lively painting, titled "Merry Family Soo Old Songs Blow Boy Interior" captures a heartwarming scene of family life in the 17th century. Painted by Jan Havicksz. Steen in 1668, this masterpiece showcases the joyous atmosphere of a household filled with music, singing, and merriment. In the center of the composition, we see a large table around which family members gather to entertain themselves. An old man passionately sings while raising his roemer glass high in celebration. Beside him sits a man skillfully playing on a bagpipe, filling the room with enchanting melodies. Two women join in harmony as they sing from a piece of paper. The artist pays attention to every detail within this bustling interior scene. A young boy stands near the window holding both a pipe and horn, adding an element of playfulness to the composition. Another child eagerly receives a sip of wine from an overflowing jug at the table. Amidst all this revelry lies symbols that reflect contrasts between youth and age - jugs, plates, saucepans scattered on the floor alongside an adorable dog observing it all. Jan Havicksz. Steen's masterful use of oil paint brings warmth and vibrancy to each character depicted in this artwork. It serves as not only an exquisite portrayal of domestic life but also as a reminder that music has always been capable of uniting generations through its timeless power to bring joy and create lasting memories within families.
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