Merrymakers at Shrovetide
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Title
Merrymakers at Shrovetide
Subject
Dutch Painting
Description
In this festive genre piece, Frans Hals captures the celebration of Shrove Tuesday, more commonly known as Mardi Gras. While theatrical stock characters jest about in the background, a seated young woman in an ornate dress raises a finger to speak, perhaps about to add to the foolishness around her.
Creator
Frans Hals
Publisher
The MET
Date
Dutch Golden Age
Type
Oil Painting
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Painting
Physical Dimensions
131.4 x 99.7 cm
Files
Citation
Frans Hals, “Merrymakers at Shrovetide,” Honors Art History 2019, accessed October 12, 2024, https://honorsarthistory2019.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/74.