Egbert Van Heemskerck ( 1610 - 1680 ) was a Dutch painter. Egbert Van Heemskerck s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8199.41 USD for A merry party in a tavern, with a quack appearing on a stage in the background in 2004 to 13221.42 USD for Fête villageoise in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.