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Interior with a Woman weighing Gold Coin
Interior with a Woman weighing Gold Coin is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter de Hooch. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Interior with a Woman weighing Gold Coin is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Pieter de Hooch between 1659 and 1662. It is now part of the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a domestic setting, carefully weighing gold coins on a scale. Her attire, including a blue dress with fur trim, suggests a connection to a wealthy household, possibly that of a money-lender.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension in the scene. The composition bears a strong resemblance to Vermeer's Woman Holding a Balance, indicating a possible artistic exchange or influence.
History & Provenance
The painting was documented by Hofstede de Groot in 1910 and had been sold at auction multiple times prior, including sales in London in 1823 and Paris in 1841.
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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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