# The Naughty Drummer Boy

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MAES, Nicolaes](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maes-nicolaes-rc76e44f05cf577>)
- Date: 1651-1700
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 62 x 66 cm

## Commentary

The Naughty Drummer Boy c. 1655 Oil on canvas, 62 x 66 cm Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid This scene depicts a domestic interior. It is a realistic representation of daily life with emphasis on the anecdotal element. On the wall, in addition to the map, is a mirror in which we can see the reflection of the artist painting.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)