Merry Company

Elias, Isaac (signed by artist), 1629

The figures around the table allude to the Five Senses. The woman with the lapdog represents Smell; the man with the piece of paper is Sight; the singing couple are Touch; the red-coated man with the glass of wine is Taste; and the lute-player is Hearing. On the wall behind them hangs a painting of The Deluge. That is a warning: there is more to life than pure sensual pleasure.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-1754
  • Dimensionsheight 47.1 cm x width 63.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel