quack village square standing rise under large tree

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quack village square standing rise under large tree

The quack, The quack. On a village square, a quack is standing on a rise under a large tree, showing the villagers the molar (or stone) that he has pulled from a man tied to a chair. At the mans feet there is a basket of eggs. On the table are all kinds of bottles and jars and a document with a seal. In the right foreground, a woman is pushing her drunk husband into a wheelbarrow. On the far right a violin hangs on a pole on which sits a monkey with a pipe. Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1650 - 1660, panel, oil paint (paint), h 37.5 cm × w 52 cm h 59 cm × w 72 cm × t 8.5 cm

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1650 1660 Basket Bottles Chair Document Eggs Far Right Jan Havicksz Jars Kinds Large Tree Monkey Pipe Pole Pulled Pushing Quack Right Foreground Seal Showing Sits Steen Stone Table Village Square Villagers Wheelbarrow Molar Oil Paint

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In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported to a quaint village square bustling with activity. Underneath the shade of a majestic tree stands a charismatic quack, capturing the attention of curious villagers. With great showmanship, he proudly displays a molar or stone that he has extracted from a man who is bound to a chair nearby. At the man's feet lies an intriguing basket filled with eggs, perhaps symbolizing both fragility and new beginnings. On an adjacent table, an assortment of bottles and jars hint at the quack's mysterious remedies and potions. A document adorned with an official seal suggests his dubious credibility. In the foreground, amidst all this commotion, we witness a humorous scene unfold as a determined woman pushes her inebriated husband into a wheelbarrow - surely not an uncommon occurrence in this lively village! Adding another touch of whimsy on the far right side is an unexpected sight: a violin hanging on a pole where mischievous monkey perches while puffing on its pipe. This delightful artwork by Jan Havicksz Steen captures both the chaos and charm of everyday life in 17th-century Holland. It invites us to marvel at human folly and revel in moments of absurdity that make up our shared experiences throughout history.

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