Art Explained By A Writer: The Visit of the Suitor (1658)

in Tales & stories5 months ago (edited)

My lady, the maid whispered, three letters are addressed to you. I managed to take them before the old master noticed. I hid them underneath the rug in your bedroom. The dark red one.

Hastily, she disappeared into the dark hallway. The young woman looked puzzled. For years she hadn't received a message from her suitor. For sure she wasn't that ugly besides she was a skilled musician and could multitask like no one else in their household could. Did Pieter find someone else? He was a painter. She looked puzzled. Later she would take the risk and look for those letters and read them in privacy by candlelight.

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Madame, good evening, I am here to bring you the dog. It is a fine species, not only for hunting but it makes a good companion for... he glanced at the young lady sitting at the table. How sweet she looked. How he wishes that she...

Yes? What is it that makes you visit at this late hour? Have you never heard of respecting family time from 6 p.m. on? I can't remember you made an appointment. Willem?

Her husband stood in front of the fire and felt annoyed. He shook his head and turned his back. No way he would talk to all those suitors presenting themselves to ask for his daughter's hand. So far not one of them was suitable, all those old bragging men. A good life she should have not been plagued by worries because of the poverty of those damned artists. For god sake that last one,a painter, was married and had eight kids to take care of. All that waited for his sweetheart was sexual diseases and madness.

She glanced at the animal. That was another unpleasant surprise. Fleas, dirty rugs, the smell of wet dogs was hard to stand and this breed was a hunter.

What does it eat, she asked, and why is it the sender sends a courier at this unchristian hour? Do you work for post.nl or DHL? I like to see your identification, please.


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The Visit of the Suitor (1658) - Gerard ter Borch


Confused he looked at the lady of the house. Should he tell the truth or better leave and pretend he made a mistake and the delivery was meant for someone else? He swallowed.

Madame, I apologize, he bowed deeper than expected, the corporal sent me. He heard about the predicament of the young lady. He sends his regards, the dog and a letter, with your permission...

A strange sound came out of the direction of the fireplace. Was it pent-up anger or laughter that caused this? The courier stiffened; he had never experienced such a reception. Was he being fooled?

You can place that letter on the side table on your way out, she said. No way we will read it tonight. I doubt it's that important.

He turned around and followed the maid.

Hey, what about the dog, please take it with you.

He whistled and the canine responded immediately. Before he had set a foot outside it disappeared in the dark.

Well done love, Willem said, let's drink something hot, I bought you a cute coffee mug, the night is young we can dance and enjoy the music before we go to bed.


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Prompt: risk - rug - coffee mug
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La hija del señor Willen huele a solterona. Por lo menos de parte de sus padres su destino parece condenado a ser la niña inocente de la casa, jeje.

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Creo que la hija ya tiene un amante e ignora al resto. Mamá se ocupará de los pretendientes mientras papá se ríe a carcajadas. No es muy improbable en las parejas holandesas que las mujeres se ocupen de ello. Los agricultores igual. Nunca preguntes a la mujer de un granjero si el jefe está disponible.

Solamente entre un grupo muy pequeño de personas muy religiosas las agüeras no tienen voz y son felizmente golpeadas por sus esposos y las hijas son victimas de incesto y explotadas por los padres.

Entonces en Holanda, los instintos son los que marcan las pautas; y no la razón, salvo escasas excepciones. Saludos.

 5 months ago 

It's fascinating to read this engaging narrative that perfectly captures the tensions and expectations between personal desires and family obligations. It made me reflect deeply on how these challenges are still relevant today.🤗

 5 months ago (edited)

Aaah l♥️ve there you are!
It's 1658! What do you expect if you stay away? Did you write me? Are those letters underneath the rug yours?

Don't tell me you played with the time machine again! Well, it all ended fine. Dutch women rule and not the corporal. What an insult that man is. Coffee or ice cream?

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 5 months ago 

I’d say a nice honey ice cream would be perfect😋

 5 months ago (edited)

Give me a sec it will be served in a minute.... Better be fast or it melts... It's hot today

 5 months ago 

Mmm! How delicious! Please save some for later🥹

Don't worry it's all for you... honey 🐝

That is if you give me something else... You had the chocolate as well...

I will put it in the freezer for the time being...
Did you fast today?

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 5 months ago 

Perfect, I'd say! I'm starving, I haven't eaten in hours. In return, I have some excellent whipped cream that's delicious with chocolate 🤗.

I guess it's whipped cream since you took all the chocolate, hours pass by fast with you.
Or did you hide some extra.

How hungry can one be stretched out on the beach 😎💕

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