The ridiculous squire 1744

"The Ridiculous Squire," a watercolor painting by Cornelis Troost from 1744, depicts a comical scene of two men fencing in a room. The men are dressed in the fashionable attire of the 18th century, and the room is decorated in a rococo style with intricate moldings and wallpaper. The work is filled with humor, as the fencing match takes place in a seemingly domestic setting, suggesting a playful and lighthearted mood. The work showcases Troost's mastery of detail, capturing the textures of fabrics and the expressions on the faces of the figures. It is part of the collection of the Städel Museum.