30.3.10

Art thou preparing cheezburgerz?

I came across a work attributed to Jeremias van Winghe. It was sold at Christies in 2004. It a kitchen interior with a maid preparing meat and some chappies in plumed hats having a drinking contest.
What made me smile was the nice touch of the cat stealing food at the bottom left. Look at its claws digging into the fresh meat, making indentations in the thin layer of fat. The maid doesn't look to upset about the cat fondling the food. I bet she's a cat person. Heh. Cheeky little kitteh. 'Can thou preparest cheezburgherz?'
I should do a piece on lolcats in 17th century paintings.

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