Malle Wijsheyt en brunaille

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"Malle Babbe" is a painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Frans Hals, created around 1633–1635. The painting, which is also known as "Hille Bobbe" or "The Witch of Haarlem," depicts a woman who was thought to be a local Haarlem character, a beer drinker known for her eccentric behavior. The title "Malle Babbe" translates to "Crazy Babbe," reflecting the subject's reputation. The work is characterized by Hals's vigorous brushwork and his ability to capture the vitality of his subjects.

The painting is currently held in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, and it has been influential in both art and popular culture. It has inspired various works, including a song by the Dutch singer Rob de Nijs. "Malle Babbe" is often cited as an example of Hals's skill in portraying lively and expressive figures, and it contributes to the understanding of social attitudes and representations of mental health and eccentricity in the 17th century.

The painting's composition, with Babbe seated at a table and holding a beer mug, her direct gaze, and the owl on her shoulder, has been interpreted in various ways. The owl, traditionally a symbol of folly, may suggest the woman's foolishness or association with witchcraft. However, some art historians argue that the painting should be seen as a sympathetic, if satirical, portrayal of a well-known local figure rather than a moral judgment.

"Malle Babbe" remains a significant work in the oeuvre of Frans Hals and in the broader context of Dutch portraiture, exemplifying the artist's ability to infuse his genre paintings with a sense of immediacy and psychological depth.

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