New: nolicenceAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959hive-180932steemhive-185836hive-188619hive-150122photographyhive-166405hive-144064hive-101145hive-184714hive-183397uncommonlabhive-145157bitcoinhive-103599hive-193637hive-193186hive-113376krsuccesshive-139150TrendingNewHotLikersrobertleach (25)in stockphotos • 3 years agoThe Threatened Swan, Jan Asselijn, c. 1650oil on canvas, h 144cm × w 171cm A swan fiercely defends its nest against a dog. In later centuries this scuffle was interpreted as a political allegory: the white swan was thought to symbolize…robertleach (25)in stockphotos • 3 years agoWoman at her Toilet, Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1655 - 1660oil on panel, h 37cm × w 27.5cm This is an intimate moment – a girl undressing before going to bed. She is just pulling off a stocking. The indentation left by her garter is visible just below her…robertleach (25)in hive-109286 • 3 years agoPainting - The Merry Family, Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1668oil on canvas, h 110.5cm × w 141cm This boisterous family is making a lot of noise: the father sings at the top of his lungs while raising a glass; the mother and grandmother chime in; and the…robertleach (25)in hive-109286 • 3 years agoPainting - River Landscape with Riders, Aelbert Cuyp, c. 1653 - 1657This is a panoramic, sun-drenched river landscape – somewhat hazy in the distance – with sketchily drawn clouds. Two Dutch officers halt at the river, and water their horses next to a herder and his…