Artwork
Woman Carrying a Basket
Woman Carrying a Basket is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis Pietersz Bega. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman Carrying a Basket is an etching by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Dutch Golden Age artist active in Haarlem. Created in 1648, it exemplifies his work in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a woman in a simple dress and apron, carrying a heavy basket on her head. Her relaxed posture and rugged surroundings convey a sense of everyday labor.
Technique & Style
Bega employed etching, a technique involving scratching metal plates to create the image. The resulting print features bold black lines against a light background, achieved by inking the scratched lines.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
