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The battle for pants, Pieter Serwouters, 1607
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The battle for pants, Pieter Serwouters, 1607
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Media ID 12731931
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1607 Battle Ground Kneels Look Mocked Mundus Inversus Pieter Serwouters Play Pulling Reversed World Spindle Topsy Turvy Trousers Vegetables Wife Wives Boss Clenched Clenched Fists Fist Fists Mature Mature Woman Overlooks Pants Ridiculed Submissive Urges
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In this print titled "The Battle for Pants" by Pieter Serwouters in 1607, we are transported to a topsy-turvy world where gender roles are hilariously reversed. The image portrays a scene of utter chaos and amusement as the man kneels before his wife, desperately clinging onto his pants while she pulls them away with clenched fists. With a submissive look on his face, he appears defeated and powerless. Meanwhile, the woman stands tall and confident, asserting her dominance over her husband. In an ironic twist of fate, she is portrayed as the one in control while he is reduced to a pitiful fat pig lying on the ground surrounded by vegetables. From their house overlooking the scene unfolds a mature woman who watches with amusement as men are mocked and ridiculed by their wives. It seems that in this playful battle for pants, it is not just about clothing but also about power dynamics within relationships. Pieter Serwouters masterfully captures this comical yet thought-provoking moment through his artistic lens. As viewers, we cannot help but question societal norms and ponder upon the intricate complexities of gender roles throughout history. This print from Liszt Collection titled "The Battle for Pants" offers us an intriguing glimpse into an alternate reality where traditional notions of masculinity and femininity are turned upside down.
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