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Tagged With: bellermine jug

Old Peasant with Jug – Mieris 1731

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jon Townsend

MIERIS, Frans van, the Younger (b. 1689, Leiden, d. 1763, Leiden) This painting, while it might not have as many objects still has items of great interest.   I am especially drawn to the shirt collar and the waistcoat detail, the small brass buttons. Of course the jug is great, interesting large opening.  Knives can be … Continue reading »

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