Dutch School, 18th Century

Play-sailing (Spelevaren)

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Dutch School, 18th Century
Play-sailing (Spelevaren)
oil on panel
16 ¼ x 12 ¾ in. (41.2 x 32.4 cm.)

Lot Essay

This is an allegorical depiction of the Dutch word Spelevaren which translates into English as 'play-sailing' and relates to the popular notion of the harlequin or fool.

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