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Dutch Courtship, c. 1661 (oil on panel)
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Dutch Courtship, c. 1661 (oil on panel)
450130 Dutch Courtship, c.1661 (oil on panel) by Sorgh, Hendrik Martensz (1611-70); 29.8x25.4 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22925506
© Holburne Museum / Bridgeman Images
Advance Advances Amorous Chiaroscuro Courting Courtship Dark Darkened Drunk Drunken Embrace Embracing Flirtation Flirting Inebriated Inebriation Jerkin Kitchen Kitchen Maid Lover Public Servants Tankard Tavern Lovers
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This print titled "Dutch Courtship, c. 1661" transports us back to a bygone era, immersing us in the intimate and mysterious world of 17th-century Dutch courtship. Painted by Hendrik Martensz Sorgh, this oil on panel masterpiece measures 29.8x25.4 cm and is housed at The Holburne Museum in Bath, UK. The darkened interior setting sets the stage for an enchanting scene of courtship unfolding before our eyes. A female kitchen maid can be seen flirting with her lover, as they engage in a delicate dance of love amidst the hustle and bustle of a tavern or pub. The chiaroscuro technique employed by Sorgh adds depth and drama to the painting, emphasizing the emotions that swirl within this clandestine encounter. As we observe this amorous exchange between two servants, their advances are evident through their embracing gestures and flirtatious gazes exchanged across a table adorned with glassware and a tankard. The male suitor's jerkin hints at his social standing while also adding to the overall charm of the composition. Through this artwork, Sorgh invites us into an intimate moment where love transcends societal boundaries within the confines of a domestic space. This painting serves as both a testament to human desire and an exploration of power dynamics during this time period. Bridgeman Images has masterfully captured every detail in this print without compromising its essence or historical significance. It allows art
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