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Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
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1618 Baroque Boiling Casserole Chiaroscuro Contrast Cook Cooking Cutlery Daily Darkness Diego Edinburgh Everyday Gallery Garlic Genre Hanging Illumination Jugs Kerchief Knife Melon Mortar Rodriguez Silva Velazquez
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a beautiful tribute to Diego Velazquez's timeless masterpiece, "Old Woman Cooking Eggs," from 1618. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, housed in the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh, showcases Velazquez's exceptional talent for capturing the warmth and humanity of everyday life. Our greeting cards offer a perfect blend of art and emotion, making them an ideal gift for any occasion. Whether you're expressing your deepest feelings or simply sending a thoughtful message, our Velazquez-inspired cards are sure to leave a lasting impression. Experience the rich history and artistic brilliance of the Spanish Baroque era with every card from our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection. Share the beauty of art with your loved ones today.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Diego Velazquez's Old Woman Cooking Eggs, painted in 1618, is a captivating and intricately detailed work of art from the Spanish Baroque period, now housed in the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh. This masterpiece showcases Velazquez's exceptional skill in capturing the essence of daily life with a sense of realism and drama. The painting depicts an elderly woman, dressed in a simple kerchief and apron, intently focused on cooking eggs in a casserole over an open fire. The contrast between the darkness of the room and the illuminated scene around the fire creates a striking chiaroscuro effect, adding depth and dimension to the work. A young boy peeks in from the side, observing the scene with curiosity, while various kitchen utensils, such as a knife, mortar, and jugs, are scattered about. The old woman's wrinkled face and weathered hands convey the passage of time and the weariness that comes with it. The eggs sizzle in the pan, their white beginning to set and the yolks starting to firm up. Garlic and other ingredients are visible in a basket and on the table, hinting at the meal to come. The melon on the table adds a splash of color and a touch of sweetness to the otherwise monochromatic scene. Velazquez's Old Woman Cooking Eggs is a testament to the beauty and richness of everyday life, and a reminder of the simple pleasures that come with the preparation of a meal. The painting's intricate details and masterful use of light and shadow continue to captivate viewers and make it a beloved work of art in the annals of Spanish Baroque painting.
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