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The Dutch Housewife, by Nicolaes Maes
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The Dutch Housewife, by Nicolaes Maes
The Dutch Housewife, by Nicolaes Maes, in the National Gallery, London. Date: 1655
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1650s 1840s 1841 Carrot Carrots Dish Gallery Knife Peel Peeling Penny Preparation Vegetable Vegetables
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painted by Nicolaes Maes in 1655, is a captivating and intricately detailed masterpiece housed in the National Gallery in London. This exquisite oil painting depicts a young girl, possibly in her early teens, intently focused on the domestic task of peeling carrots at a wooden table. The scene is set in the heart of a Dutch home, with a warm, inviting fireplace in the background and an array of vegetables, including cabbages and onions, scattered on the table. The girl, dressed in the traditional attire of the 1650s, wears a white apron and a simple cap, her long, dark hair pulled back in a neat braid. Her expression is one of deep concentration, as she skillfully wields a sharp knife to peel the carrots, her small, nimble fingers deftly removing the outer layer with ease. The vegetables are piled high in a large earthenware dish, ready to be used in a hearty, home-cooked meal. This painting is a poignant representation of the daily life of a Dutch housewife during the 1650s. The domestic scene, filled with the simple joys of food preparation and the warmth of a loving home, resonates deeply with viewers, transporting them back in time to a simpler era. The intricate details of the painting, from the textured tablecloth to the realistic depiction of the vegetables, showcase Maes' exceptional skill as a painter. "The Dutch Housewife" is a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire audiences, offering a glimpse into the daily life and routines of the past.
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