A Fool Holding a Jug, known as ‘The Jolly Drinker’ — Judith Leyster

Judith Leyster. Painted 1629.

This drinker shows off his empty jug, his cheeks flushed from alcohol. Judith Leyster, Haarlem’s only female master painter, was known for these kinds of paintings. Stylistically similar to the work of her fellow townsman Frans Hals, the painting was long attributed to him. Her monogram was not discovered until 1893, located above the jug on the right: JL with a star.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Gallery of Honour, Main building.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 87.9 × 88.2 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 87.9 × 88.2 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20014007. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.