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15th Century Tavern
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15th Century Tavern
A piper and his partner arrive with their dog at a Flemish inn, where a customer is sexually harassing a servant, a boy is playing, and a couple disappear into a bedroom... Date: 15th century
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Flemish Netherlands Piper Tavern 15th Games
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This 15th century print, sourced from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to a bustling Flemish tavern in the Netherlands. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone era. In the foreground, a piper and his partner, their faces etched with the weariness of travel, approach the tavern with their dog in tow. The dog's ears perk up at the sight of the inn's many delights, while the piper's bagpipes add a lively melody to the lively atmosphere. As the couple enters the tavern, they are greeted by a diverse cast of characters. A customer, his lecherous gaze fixed on a young servant girl, leans in too close, oblivious to the discomfort he is causing. The servant, her face a mask of patience, tries to keep her composure as she goes about her duties. Nearby, a young boy plays a game with a wooden hoop, his laughter ringing out amidst the clinking of mugs and the low hum of conversation. In the background, a couple steals away into a bedroom, the hint of a smile playing on the woman's lips as she looks back over her shoulder. The tavern, with its warm hearth and welcoming atmosphere, serves as a microcosm of 15th century Dutch society - a place where the mundane and the sensual coexist, where the joys and struggles of everyday life are played out in the company of friends, old and new.
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