Artwork
Farmer's interior with a cleaning girl
Farmer's interior with a cleaning girl is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Saftleven. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Farmer's interior with a cleaning girl is a 1632 oil painting by Cornelis Saftleven, a 17th-century Dutch artist known for rural genre scenes. The work depicts a serene farmhouse interior during the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a young girl cleaning in a rustic farmhouse, surrounded by household items and animals (goats, ducks, goose). The scene conveys quiet, everyday activity, emphasizing domestic routine.
Technique & Style
Saftleven employed warm colors and gentle lighting to create a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The inclusion of a small bird on a wooden beam adds to the lively yet peaceful ambiance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1632, the painting is part of the Dutch Golden Age movement. It is currently held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Saftleven (c. 1607 in Gorinchem – 1 June 1681 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch painter who worked in a great variety of genres. Known in particular for his rural genre scenes, his range of subjects was very wide and…
