Gerard van Honthorst, 1623, schilderij, SK-A-180
At first sight, this painting seems like a casual celebration of the good life. Wearing a lavish, possibly Italian costume, the man is leaning out of a window. He appears to be gesturing towards someone and proposing a toast. In fact, Dutch paintings like this often contain a moral: remember, there…
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