A Woman Showing A Weeping Boy His Shoe of Switches
Cornelis Troost built his reputation on delightful depictions of everyday life. This drawing captures a poignant moment during a celebration of the feast of Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas), a Dutch holiday. Troost depicted a displeased boy who receives switches in his shoes instead of gifts and candy.
Digital image and text courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.
c.
Black chalk and gray wash, heightened with white on gray-brown paper
39.2 x 23.6cm
2008.33
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