Artwork
A Lady and a Child with a Serving Maid
A Lady and a Child with a Serving Maid is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter de Hooch. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Lady and a Child with a Serving Maid is a 1675 oil painting by Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch painter known for his domestic scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene moment in a household: a lady holds a breastfeeding child while a serving maid stands nearby with a basket. The figures' gazes convey a sense of quiet interaction.
Technique & Style
De Hooch's realistic style is characterized by attention to detail and texture. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth and emotional nuance, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection and exemplifies the genre scene tradition, capturing everyday domestic life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Hendricksz. de Hooch (Dutch: ; also spelled Hoogh or Hooghe; bapt. 20 December 1629 – after 1683), was a Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his genre works of quiet domestic scenes with an open doorway. He was a…
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