Elegant Couples on a Terrace — Willem Pietersz Buytewech

Willem Pietersz Buytewech. Painted c. 1616 - c. 1620.

The seated woman tries to entice the young man by offering him rosebuds. He turns away from her, resting his hand on the head of his dog, his wise mentor. No harm will come to this young man. The other couple, however, choose wanton love; they leave the glove – a symbol of marriage – lying on the ground.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Specialisation in painting, 17th Century.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 70.5 × 56.3 cm · Purchased with the support of the Commissie voor Fotoverkoop

Print: 70.5 × 56.3 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/200109174. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.