Merrymakers Collection

The King Drinking, mid-18th century. Creator: Franois Eisen
The King Drinking, mid-18th century

Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674

Merrymakers in an inn, 1674 (oil on panel)
2969991 Merrymakers in an inn, 1674 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 46.7x41 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George B. and Mary R

Young Man and Woman in an Inn, 1623. Creator: Frans Hals
Young Man and Woman in an Inn, 1623

Merrymakers at Shrovetide, ca. 1616-17. Creator: Frans Hals
Merrymakers at Shrovetide, ca. 1616-17

A Party of Merrymakers, ca. 1635-38. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast
A Party of Merrymakers, ca. 1635-38

Merrymakers Inn 1674 Adriaen van Ostade Dutch
Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674, Adriaen van Ostade, Dutch, 1610-1685, Holland, Oil on panel, 18 3/8 × 16 1/8 in. (46.7 × 41 cm)

Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens on Gala Night, 1804
Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. Merrymakers seen gathered around the illuminated band stand. Date: 1804

Goatherds and shepherds making music and dancing, detail from The Journey of Moses, c
XIR416523 Goatherds and shepherds making music and dancing, detail from The Journey of Moses, c.1481-3 (fresco) (detail of 218710) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Wooded Landscape with Merrymakers in a Cart, Meindert Hobbema, c. 1665

The Village Festival (oil on panel)
XJL180973 The Village Festival (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Musee Rolin, Autun, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Six Snowmen
This is how a party of merrymakers appeared in the streets during a mirthful celebration in Berlin. Date: 1932

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"Merrymakers: Celebrating Life's Joys through the Ages" Step back in time to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens on Gala Night, 1804. The air is filled with laughter and music as merrymakers revel in a night of enchantment. Adriaen van Ostade takes us to an Inn in 1674, where merry souls gather, their faces aglow with joy. They share stories and raise their glasses high, embracing the spirit of camaraderie. Frans Hals captures the essence at Shrovetide around 1616-17. Their exuberance knows no bounds as they dance and sing, celebrating the arrival of spring with infectious enthusiasm. In another inn scene from 1623 by Frans Hals, a Young Man and Woman find solace amidst lively company. Their eyes meet across the room, hinting at a blossoming romance amid this vibrant tapestry of mirth. Pieter Jansz. Quast invites us to A Party between 1635-38. With jesters and musicians entertaining guests under twinkling lights, it's an evening that promises endless delight. Traveling further back in time to Meindert Hobbema's Wooded Landscape with Merrymakers in a Cart from c. 1665 reveals nature itself joining the festivities. Goatherds and shepherds make music while dancers twirl under ancient trees – a celebration harmonizing man-made revelry with Mother Earth's rhythm. The Journey of Moses brings us closer to biblical times when goatherds danced beneath starlit skies long ago. This detail reminds us that merriment has been part of human culture since ancient days – an expression of our shared humanity transcending time itself. Finally, we arrive at The Village Festival - an oil painting on panel capturing jubilant scenes from unknown origins but resonating throughout history.