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Kitchen Maid at the Well, c. 1650 (oil on oak wood)
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Kitchen Maid at the Well, c. 1650 (oil on oak wood)
3959953 Kitchen Maid at the Well, c.1650 (oil on oak wood) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); 28.3 x 21.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright
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Bench Cooking Pot Copper Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Kitchen Utensils Open Air Panel Roots Vegetables
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Kitchen Maid at the Well" by Gerrit or Gerard Dou, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century. Painted with meticulous detail on an oak wood panel, this oil painting measures 28.3 x 21.5 cm and is currently housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. The image depicts a young kitchen maid immersed in her daily chores amidst an open-air setting typical of the Netherlands during its golden age. With an array of kitchen utensils surrounding her, she skillfully tends to her tasks while balancing a jug on her head and holding a cooking pot nearby. The baroque style of this piece is evident through its rich colors and intricate composition. The artist's attention to detail is particularly striking as he captures every fold of fabric, every reflection on copper pots, and even the delicate roots of vegetables placed upon a wooden bench. This portrait not only celebrates domestic work but also highlights the beauty found within everyday life during this prosperous era in Dutch history. Through Dou's masterful brushstrokes, we are transported back in time to witness the grace and dignity bestowed upon ordinary individuals like this diligent kitchen maid. As we admire this remarkable painting captured by Bridgeman Images, let us appreciate both its artistic brilliance and historical significance that continue to inspire generations today.
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