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Topers
Jan Pieter van Baurscheit (I), c. 1700
This monumental depiction of two topers is a symbol of Gluttony. The sculpture impresses upon the public the notion that indulging in excessive drink undermines the work ethic and leads to laziness. The sculptor was probably inspired by a scene from popular theatre, where these kinds of indolent characters recurred regularly.
- Artwork typesculpture
- Object numberBK-2006-19
- Dimensionsheight 78 cm x width 100 cm x depth 46 cm, weight 56 kg, weight 36 kg
- Physical characteristicsterracotta, in twee stukken gemodelleerd en gebakken, minimale resten van oude beschildering