Artwork
Junge Frau mit Korb
Junge Frau mit Korb is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Toorenvliet. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1689 by Dutch painter Jacob Toorenvliet, this copper work is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. It presents a solitary young woman seated at a table, her posture relaxed as she leans forward to attend to a basket and a white cloth. The composition is dominated by a dark background that isolates the figure and the objects, giving the scene a quiet, introspective atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a young woman with a red ribbon binding her hair, dressed in a white shirt marked by red stripes and a dark skirt. Her gaze is directed downward, suggesting concentration on the domestic task before her. The modest setting and her contemplative demeanor evoke themes of everyday labor and personal reflection common in late‑seventeenth‑century genre painting.
Technique & Style
The luminous quality of the copper surface enhances the subtle gradations of tone, while the dark backdrop amplifies the three‑dimensional effect.
Toorenvliet employed chiaroscuro on the copper substrate, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to model the woman's face and hands. The luminous quality of the copper surface enhances the subtle gradations of tone, while the dark backdrop amplifies the three‑dimensional effect. The handling of texture in the fabric and the basket demonstrates the artist’s attention to detail within a restrained palette.
History & Provenance
The painting has been documented as part of the Kunsthaus Zürich’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its creation date of 1689 places it toward the end of Toorenvliet’s career, a period when he was active in the Dutch Republic and producing genre scenes for private collectors. No further ownership changes are recorded in the available sources.
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