Peasant celebration outside a village on St. George’s Day
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Everyday scene of a woman in an interior playing the lute while looking out of the window and concentrating on the melody
A woman finds herself receiving a musical lesson until the spectator of the composition attracts her attention
A work by Hendrik Gerritsz depicting the evils of greed in the form of an allegory. It depicts the peasantry and certain popular customs.
Everyday scene from 17th century Holland in which a woman plays the virginal
A woman is shown pouring milk into a larger container for further processing and gastronomic enjoyment
Hunting scene with two prominent figures in the foreground, portrayed by van de Velde
Two figures of a higher status than the peasants require attention outside the villagers’ rural home
Family group of a recognised status poses in a family portrait showing the different fashions between generations
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