Wie die Alten sungen, so zwitschern die Jungen,

um 1632 und 1646

Material / Technology / Carrier

Leinwand

Dimensions of the object

239 x 322 cm

Displayed

AP OG Saal VI

Department

Flämische Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

806

Acquisition

1806 aus der Galerie Düsseldorf

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Jacob Jordaens, Wie die Alten sungen, so zwitschern die Jungen, um 1632 und 1646, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/y7GEQZEGPV (Last updated on 24.08.2023)

The merry group has obviously been heartily indulging in wine. The dog, staring longingly at the waffles, is the symbolic embodiment of this animalistic behaviour. Two children, one of whom is drinking from a wine glass like the adults, illustrates the adage in the title that addresses the example set by older people. The parrot, which is considered particularly easy to teach, renders this message visible. Just like a child, it picks up both the good and the bad and repeats these without reflection.