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Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
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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
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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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