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The painting is a humorous and satirical depiction of a wealthy Dutch family indulging in excess and luxury, with a moral message about the dangers of excess and the virtues of moderation. Through its rich symbolism and detailed composition, the painting captures the contradictions and complexities of Dutch society in the 17th century. The canvas is a humorous illustration of a Dutch saying: "In Weelde Siet Toe," which, in full, loosely translates as "In good times, beware the consequences". In this case, the lady of the house has fallen asleep, allowing the other members of the family to take full advantage. Her husband in the foreground is carrying on a dalliance with the provocative young woman, who is holding a glass of wine between his legs. He is laughing off the admonitions of a nun or beguine. A younger child is helping herself to something from a cabinet, and her young brother is trying out a pipe. The youngest child is playing with a string of pearls, the eldest son is playing a violin, the dog is on the table finishing off the meal, and a pig has wandered into the room. The painting depicts a luxurious interior filled with expensive furnishings and decorations, including a marble fireplace, a chandelier, and ornate tapestries. However, the home is extremely disorganized. Six adults, two kids, a newborn, a pig, a duck, a monkey, and a dog are all visible.  A young woman turns to face us while holding a glass of red wine in her left hand and puts it on the male crotch. Her low neckline is more typical of a bartender or a prostitute. A woman and an older gentleman who is reading to him from the book he is holding have the man sitting next to them distracted. The older man is observing a little girl take an object from a cabinet while playing the violin. There is an older man who has a duck on his shoulder. The monkey is standing on top of a shelf while holding a string that is attached to a clock on the right. Despite the commotion, the woman continues to sleep without hearing the bowl crash to the ground. A little child with a pipe sitting next to her blows smoke at her to wake her up and informs her that the dog standing on the table is eating their meat pie or waking the woman up. The pig nuzzled on the floor, smelling the flower that the older guy had dropped. There are scattered objects across the floor: a man hat, his pipe, cars, a notebook, a bowl, a cup, a water pitcher, and pretzels. The artist has painted a basket hanging from the ceiling with crutches and a sword dangling hazardously from it.
symbolism chandelier beguine tapestries