\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 In this painting Jordaens uses a realistic style to illustrate a popular widespread tradition in Northern Europe. During th
e celebrations that take place on Twelfth Night, whoever manages to find the bean hidden in a cake served to all the guests is elected king of the festival. This is the first version of the theme, painted by Jordaens alone.