This seemingly homely scene by Jan Steen contains a distinctly moralistic message. The shield on the chimney bears the proverb: 'Soo gewonne, soo verteert', meaning: quickly earned, quickly spent. It is a warning against the game of chance trik trak, played in the back room.
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