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Tenant Farmers Rent lease payment Two farmers
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Tenant Farmers Rent lease payment Two farmers
The Tenant Farmers Rent, The lease payment. Two farmers in an office to pay tax or lease in kind. The clerk sits at his desk and turns around. Against the wall cupboards with acts and books. The farmer on the right has a chicken with him, the other leans on his stick. Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam (attributed to), 1660 - 1668, panel, oil paint (paint), h 57 cm × w 70 cm d 6 cm
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Media ID 19554463
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1660 1668 Acts Books Chicken Desk Farmer Kind Leans Office Quiringh Gerritsz Stick Turns Two Farmers Van Brekelenkam Attributed Lease Oil Paint
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Tenant Farmers Rent, Lease Payment" we are transported back to a bygone era, witnessing a scene that encapsulates the struggles and resilience of rural life. Two weathered farmers find themselves in an office, burdened with the responsibility of paying their taxes or lease in kind. The atmosphere is filled with tension as the clerk sits at his desk, turning around to face the farmers. Against the wall stand cupboards adorned with acts and books, symbolizing bureaucracy and legalities that govern their livelihoods. The farmer on the right brings an unexpected companion—a chicken perched upon his arm—an emblem of sustenance amidst hardship. One can almost feel the weight of their labor as they lean on a stick for support. Their worn faces tell stories of countless seasons spent tilling fields and battling nature's whims. Quiringh Gerritsz van Brekelenkam (attributed to) masterfully captures these details through oil paint on panel, preserving this poignant moment for generations to come. This remarkable artwork serves as a reminder of our shared history and pays homage to those who have tirelessly worked the land before us. It invites contemplation about societal structures and economic disparities while celebrating human perseverance in times both challenging and mundane.
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