A Woman Drinking with Two Men

Investigation has shown that de Hooch first drew the one-point perspective scheme and then added the figures. At an early stage, a man appeared to the left of the female servant. De Hooch later painted him out, but his outline has become visible as the upper paint layers have become more transparent over time.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 2 minutes): Franz Schubert: Drinking song from the 16th century D 847, quartet