Haarlem Twelfth Night, Jan Miense Molenaer, Haarlem c. 1660 - 1665
Signed centre left on the edge of the bench. Canvas, 74.5 x 92.5 cm Kunsthandel Hoogsteder & Hoogsteder
"The king drinks! Against the loud drone of the bagpipes, the company applaud as the
toast is drunk. The voluptuous young woman looks back laughing over her
shoulder, as if inviting us to join in the festivities."