Unidentified Flemish Proverb
1601
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1601
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts a man in a red coat, sitting on a large ball and drinking from a cup. He is wearing a green vest and shorts, and has one leg raised as if he is about to stand up. The background of the painting shows a landscape with trees and a house. The man's pose and expression suggest that he is enjoying himself, and the cup in his hand implies that he is drinking. The ball he is sitting on adds a sense of whimsy to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Pieter Brueghel the Younger, who was known for his allegorical paintings.
