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Man Looking into an Empty Jug, Two Men Watching
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Man Looking into an Empty Jug, Two Men Watching

Adriaen van Ostade · 1651 - 1655 · etching; drypoint; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Some gestures of the men in this representation carry a negative meaning. The man looking into the empty jug is a kannkijker or drunkard. The gesture of the standing man behind him, with his hand hidden behind his shirt, was associated with laziness.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMan kijkt in lege kruik, twee mannen kijken toe. 1651 - 1655. Adriaen van Ostade. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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