The Spendthrift or the Wasteful Woman, act III, scene V, from the Play by Thomas Asselijn (Joanna and the Polish Jewish Traders) — Cornelis Troost
Cornelis Troost. Painted 1741.
Troost depicted a scene from the popular farce The Spendthrift or the Wasteful Woman. The central character, Johanna, wastes her new expensive finery on two Polish-Jewish traders, portrayed in a stereotypical manner. In reality, they are Johanna’s father and husband, who have disguised themselves in order to expose her. Perched on the chair at the left, amidst a variety of Chinese valuables, is a ring-tailed lemur from Madagascar.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Citizens and regents, 18th Century, Main building.
oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 86 × 68.5 cm · Gift of Mr and Mrs Leopold Siemens-Ruyter, Blaricum
Print: 86 × 68.5 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/20015970. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.