As is reflected in Rosa's comment, such derision was usually directed not at the artists but towards those who bought the works. Acceptance of the Bamboccianti in the Accademia di San Luca, the prestigious association of leading artists in Rome was not impossible, however. This is demonstrated by the fact that van Laer and Cerquozzi were associated with both (van Laer was also a member of the Bentvueghels). Jan Miel was in 1648 even the first northern artist to be admitted to the Accademia di San Luca.