The Fête Champêtre — Dirck Hals

Dirck Hals. Painted 1627.

The 17th-century public would have delighted in this amusing spectacle. At the same time, viewers would have been aware of its hidden message: there is more to life on earth than eating, drinking and merrymaking. A telling detail is the chained monkey: it stands for sinful man, who allows himself to be fettered by his base instincts.

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

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 135.7 × 77.6 cm

Print: 119 × 68.1 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/200109343. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.