As the Old Sang, so Pipe the Young
1638
Welcome to the most chaotic family dinner in art history! Jacob Jordaens captures a hilarious scene where a multi-generational family has turned their meal into a loud, off-key concert. The title comes from a Flemish proverb meaning 'children learn by example'—literally shown here as babies mimic the adults by blowing on recorders while the grandmother belts out a tune. It's a perfect example of Baroque humor, mixing rich, warm colors with a messy table full of food that a hungry dog is eyeing with great interest.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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