Created:
Movement:
1653
Baroque
key Notes:
Domestic interior, Genre scene
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Dimensions:
19 x 25 1/4 in. (48.3 x 64.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Spinner by Quirijn van Brekelenkam

The Spinner, painted by Quirijn van Brekelenkam in 1653, is an exemplary work of Dutch genre painting, executed in oil on wood. This painting reflects the domestic tranquility and everyday life that characterized much of the Dutch Golden Age art. Van Brekelenkam, a member of the Leiden Guild of St. Luke, was known for his detailed and intimate depictions of interior scenes. His works often focused on the lives of the middle class, capturing the subtleties of light and texture with precision. The Spinner is significant for its portrayal of the quiet dignity of labor, a common theme in the artist's oeuvre. Van Brekelenkam's attention to detail and ability to convey the serene atmosphere of domestic life contribute to the historical appreciation of 17th-century Dutch culture.

Description of the work:

The Spinner by Quirijn van Brekelenkam (1653)

The Spinner by Quirijn van Brekelenkam, created in 1653, is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's focus on domestic interior scenes. The artwork depicts a woman engaged in the act of spinning, highlighting the period's attention to everyday life and meticulous detail.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Spinner