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A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy, c. 1660-3 (oil on canvas)
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A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy, c. 1660-3 (oil on canvas)
3545822 A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy, c.1660-3 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 68.6x53.3 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: The praying boy is on his way to school (seen through the door). Education and proper attitudes toward child-rearing were important issues in Protestant countries during the seventeenth century, and many paintings made during this period contain moral overtones and pious references. ); Dutch, out of copyright
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17th Antechamber Doorway Dutch Golden Age Dutch Interior Floor Glimpse Golden Age Hall Moral Morality Mother And Child Motherhood Piety Pious Seventeenth Shade Tiled Tiles Virtue Virtues Virtuous Benelux Countries
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This oil painting by Pieter de Hooch, titled "A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy" offers a glimpse into the domestic life of 17th-century Holland. The scene depicts a mother figure engaged in an act of nurturing as she prepares a simple meal for her young son. Through the open door, we catch sight of the boy's destination - his school, symbolizing the importance placed on education during this period. The painting not only showcases the artist's skill in capturing light and shadow within a Dutch interior but also conveys moral undertones prevalent in Protestant societies at that time. With its pious references and emphasis on virtue and morality, it reflects the values associated with proper child-rearing. As sunlight streams through the window, illuminating every detail from tiled floors to furniture, we are reminded of the significance attached to motherhood and family life during the Dutch Golden Age. This intimate portrayal invites us to contemplate themes such as piety, Christian values, and maternal love. "A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy" is an exquisite example of de Hooch's ability to capture everyday moments infused with deeper meaning. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece from Europe's rich cultural heritage and a historical document shedding light on societal attitudes towards education and parenthood in 17th-century Holland.
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