The Merry Fiddler — Ary de Vois

Ary de Vois. Painted 1660 - 1680.

That this musician is jolly is clear from his large glass of white wine. And that this is not his first drink can be deduced from his dazed expression, red nose and open, dishevelled shirt. These kinds of amusing paintings by Leiden fijnschilders (‘fine painters’), such as Ary de Vois, found a ready public – perfectly executed and highly entertaining.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 19.5 × 22 cm

Print: 21 × 23.7 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/20015895. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.