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Pancake Night
Pancake Night (1667). Rombouts, Adriaen fl.1660-1667. Date: 1667
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1667 Adriaen Flemish Pancake Panel Rombouts
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Pancake Night" is a captivating oil on panel painting by the Flemish artist Adriaen Rombouts, created in the year 1667. The image portrays an intimate and lively scene of a family enjoying their pancake dinner, a popular Dutch tradition that has endured through the centuries. The painting is set in a cozy, well-lit interior, with a large, ornate fireplace taking center stage. A woman in a red apron stands at the left, skillfully flipping a pancake on a large, flat griddle. Her expression is focused and determined, as she expertly manages the spatula with one hand while holding a ladle filled with batter in the other. Her young assistant, dressed in a blue smock, watches intently, ready to help or take a turn at the griddle. The father of the family, dressed in a black coat and white collar, sits at the table, enjoying a pancake with a contented expression. His wife, wearing a white apron and a cap, leans over him, playfully pinching his cheek as she feeds him a bite. Their young daughter, dressed in a red dress, sits on the bench next to her father, reaching for a glass of milk or ale. The warm, inviting atmosphere of the painting is further enhanced by the soft, golden light that filters in through the window, casting a gentle glow over the scene. The use of rich colors and textures, such as the deep reds and browns of the aprons and the warm, glowing embers of the fireplace, add to the sense of warmth and comfort. "Pancake Night" is a delightful and charming representation of a simple yet cherished family moment, and a testament to the enduring appeal of the tradition of sharing a meal together. Adriaen Rombouts' masterful use of light, color, and composition make this a truly captivating and timeless work of art.
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