Who painted A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy?

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy was painted by Pieter de Hooch in 1661.

Where can I see A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy?

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy?

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy?

Museum-quality prints of A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy

Pieter de Hooch , 1661

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter de Hooch. It dates from 1661 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy is a 17th-century oil-on-canvas painting by Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch artist. The work is currently part of the Getty Center's collection in Los Angeles, California.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a quiet domestic scene: a woman sits on a bench, preparing bread and butter for a boy standing beside her. The boy's folded hands and clasped hat suggest he is saying grace, adding a sense of reverence to the everyday moment.

Technique & Style

De Hooch's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and highlights textures, drawing attention to the bread and the woman's clothing. The subdued light and warm tones evoke a sense of comfort and intimacy, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age painting.

History & Provenance

The painting was documented by Hofstede de Groot in 1908 and has a recorded provenance dating back to 1750, with various sales and owners in Amsterdam and London before being acquired by its current owner.

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Artist

Pieter de Hooch

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…