Merrymakers at Shrovetide
The Met
Artist: Frans Hals(Dutch, Antwerp 1582/83–1666 Haarlem)
Date: ca. 1616–17
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 51 3/4 x 39 1/4 in. (131.4 x 99.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figures gathered around a young person at a table with food and drink
Detailed Description
A crowded scene depicts multiple figures gathered around a central young person. The background is dark, behind the figures and the foreground table. In the center, a young person with light, curly hair and rosy cheeks looks upwards and slightly to the right, with an open-mouthed expression. They wear a red and white patterned dress with elaborate green bows and a large, intricate white lace collar. A green leafy wreath adorns their head, and their right hand is raised with the index finger pointing upwards. To the left of the central figure, a man with a dark hat, a red face, and a beard looks directly at the viewer, his mouth appearing slightly open and downturned. He wears a white collar, and behind him, other figures are visible, one with a spoon on his head. To the right, a man in a red cap and a dark tunic with red trim looks down towards the central figure. The foreground features a dark green tabletop laden with items. On the table, a large, striped ceramic pitcher stands next to a red bowl filled with small roasted birds or game on skewers. A piece of bread and a chunk of meat or cheese are also visible. To the far left, additional dishes, a small dark pot, and wrapped items are present. The central figure's dress extends over the table. The overall composition is tightly packed, with reds, browns, and whites as prominent colors.
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