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As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
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As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Found in the Collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier
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Amusement Banquet Celebration Covered Table Decanter Drinking Bout Drunk Drunkenness Eyeglasses Family Life Family Scene Feast Festivity Flautist Flute Flutist Fun Atmosphere Funny Company Glasses Jan Havicksz 1626 1679 Meal Montpellier Musee Fabre Music Instruments Musicians Pipe Playing Music Specs Spectacle Spectacles Steen Three Kings Violin Wine Wine Cup Wine Glass
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painted by Jan Havicksz Steen in 1662, is a lively and amusing depiction of a banquet scene that exudes the festive spirit of the Baroque era. The oil on canvas painting, now housed in the Musee Fabre in Montpellier, portrays a boisterous gathering of family and friends, engaged in an evening of merriment and merriment. At the center of the composition, a group of older men, dressed in finery, sit around a covered table, their eyes fixed on the three musicians in the foreground. The musicians, a flutist and two violinists, play their instruments with gusto, their faces expressive and animated. The youngest musician, a boy, wears a pair of spectacles as he pipes away on his flute, a nod to the tradition of passing down musical skills from one generation to the next. Around them, other revelers join in the festivities, some clinking glasses of wine or beer, others laughing and joking. A dog lies at the feet of one of the older men, adding to the lively atmosphere. On the table, a decanter and jug are visible, ready to be filled with more wine for the thirsty crowd. The painting is filled with intricate details, from the intricately patterned tablecloth to the various musical instruments scattered throughout the scene. The warm colors and rich textures evoke a sense of warmth and conviviality, making it a delightful and engaging work of art that invites the viewer to join in the celebration. Steen's mastery of genre painting is on full display in "As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young," a painting that captures the essence of family life and the joy of making music together. It is a timeless depiction of the human spirit, and a reminder of the importance of laughter, music, and good company in our lives.
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