DROOCHSLOOT, Joost Cornelisz.

The miracle of Christ’s healing of the paralytic is described in the Bible (John 5:1-15). It took place at the pool of Bethesda. The place was a resort of the sick since the waters were believed to have miraculous curative powers. It was said that from time to time an angel, traditionally the archangel Raphael, came and disturbed the water and that the first person to enter it afterwards was healed.

This painting depicts a village scene with peasants drinking and smoking around tables, other figures conversing in the background, a church beyond.

The painting depicts a village scene with peasants making merry and music with a violin player outside an inn, together with peasants eating and drinking at a table.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 26 minutes):

Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata BWV 212 (Bauernkantate)

The painting depicts a village street with a mill and figures outside a tavern and other figures on the street with horse-drawn wagons.

The painting depicts a village street with peasants drinking and eating at a table together with a dog, other figures beyond. It is signed and dated on the bench to the left: JC. (in compendium) Drooch Sloot 1639.

This painting depicts a view of 17th century village life with numerous figures conversing, gossiping and passing the time of day.

The painting, depicting a village street with a maypole and numerous figures drinking outside an inn, is signed by monogram Js.Ds and dated lower left.