Wine drinker
1689
Meet the ultimate party animal of the Dutch Golden Age! This merry fellow, captured in a circular frame by Cornelis Dusart in 1689, is clearly enjoying his wine a bit too much. With a glass raised high in his gloved hand and his hat clutched in the other, his flushed face and open mouth suggest he's either singing a bawdy tavern song or about to hiccup loudly. Dusart was a master of capturing these lively, everyday characters, often poking fun at the lower classes' vices with a mix of humor and sharp observation. It's a snapshot of 17th-century revelry that feels surprisingly modern—just swap the wine for a beer and he could be at any pub today!
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