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Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
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Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662.
De Hooch depicts a typical Dutch interior. The mother is busy sewing but also attends to her small son. They are located in the area of the house known as the voorhuis, which connected with the exterior and when not used for conducting business was a space for domestic activities. The second room, which connects with this one through a door and an interior window with a grille, is the binnenhuis, in this case with a large fireplace. The woman is seated on a dais or soldertien that offered protection from the cold and damp of the floor, while behind it is a richly worked leather hanging that functions as a back to the bench
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Step into a serene Dutch interior with 'Interior with a Woman Sewing and a Child' (1662), an exquisite oil on canvas painting by renowned artist Pieter de Hooch. This tender scene captures the quiet intimacy of domestic life in 17th-century Holland, where motherhood was revered as sacred.
In this cozy voorhuis, a woman busies herself with needlework while her small child plays at her feet. The soldertien dais provides a comfortable perch for the mother to sit and sew, surrounded by the warmth and comfort of home. Behind her hangs a richly worked leather curtain, serving as both decoration and functional barrier.
De Hooch's masterful use of light and shadow creates an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, inviting us into this domestic sanctuary. The painting is not only a testament to the artist's skill but also a poignant portrayal of motherhood in 17th-century Dutch society. This work from Heritage Images offers a glimpse into the quiet joys of family life during Holland's Golden Age.
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