De rijke podagralijder, uitgelachen door een jonge vrouw 1706 - 1750

"De rijke podagralijder, uitgelachen door een jonge vrouw" is a red chalk drawing by Cornelis Troost, dating back to the early 18th century. The piece depicts a wealthy man, likely suffering from gout, being ridiculed by a young woman and her companion. Troost, a Dutch artist known for his satirical and humorous works, captures the scene with delicate lines, emphasizing the man’s discomfort and the woman’s amusement. This drawing exemplifies Troost's mastery of capturing human interaction, highlighting the social dynamics and societal commentary of the time.