A guard holding an upturned roemer with a serving wench in a tavern
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Frans van Mieris's A guard holding an upturned roemer with a serving wench in a tavern into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Step into the golden glow of Dutch 17th-century revelry through Frans van Mieris' exquisite genre painting "A Guard Holding an Upturned Roemer with a Serving Wench in a Tavern." This meticulously rendered oil-on-panel showcases van Mieris' unparalleled skill in the Leiden fijnschilder ("fine painter") tradition, where every glinting glass surface, embroidered cuff, and flushed cheek testifies to his virtuoso technique. Created circa 1655–60 during Holland's Golden Age, the intimate tavern scene captures a fleeting moment of playful interaction between characters – a guardsman theatrically overturning his roemer wineglass while locking eyes with a serving maid carrying her pitcher. The painting epitomizes Dutch genre painting's fascination with everyday life elevated to art, with van Mieris considered Rubens' worthy successor in miniature scale. Its luminous treatment of textures – from the glass's refracting light to the maid's crisp linen cap – established new standards for pictorial refinement.
For contemporary interior settings, this masterpiece would create an arresting focal point in refined traditional spaces or provide exquisite contrast in minimalist modern offices. Hang it where natural light can echo its warm palette – above mantels in wood-paneled libraries or opposite windows in executive suites. The painting's modest size (typically around 30x25cm for van Mieris' panels) suits intimate viewing distances in dining nooks or private studies. Frame it in an ebony or tortoiseshell finish Baroque-style frame to honor its period, and position it surrounded by rich cognac leathers, deep emerald walls, or navy wainscoting that complement its earthy umber and carmine tones. In commercial spaces, pair it with brushed brass fixtures that mirror the roemer's gilded base, creating visual dialogue between art and decor while maintaining the artwork's prominence.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
