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Frans Hals created one of the earliest group portraits in art history.
Before this, groups were depicted as individual portraits placed side by side.
Here, they are truly a group.
This style was an instant hit.
All sorts of guilds and organizations—from military units to trade associations—started commissioning group portraits, usually set at lively parties.
And with plenty of alcohol involved.
A kugel fountain is a water feature or sculpture where a sphere sits in a fitted hollow in a pedestal, and is supported by aquaplaning on a thin film of water.