Lot Essay
The composition seems to be inspired by Jan Steen's numerous depictions of the subject.
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'As the old ones sing, so pipe the young ones'
Details
Hendrick de Valk (active circa 1693)
'As the old ones sing, so pipe the young ones'
signed (strengthened) H De Valk.f centre below
oil on canvas
61.6 x 84.1 cm
'As the old ones sing, so pipe the young ones'
signed (strengthened) H De Valk.f centre below
oil on canvas
61.6 x 84.1 cm
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