El bebedor alegre
1629
Meet the ultimate party guy of the Dutch Golden Age! Judith Leyster, one of the few successful female painters of her time, captures a rosy-cheeked man mid-toast, his wide grin and tilted hat with a flamboyant red feather radiating pure, unfiltered joy. He clutches a pewter jug of ale while a small brazier of glowing embers and a clay pipe sit ready on the table, inviting you to join his merry celebration. For centuries, this lively masterpiece was mistakenly attributed to Frans Hals until Leyster's signature—a clever play on her name meaning 'lead star'—was finally spotted in the background.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil paint and canvas
Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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