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A Young Woman and her Maid, (oil on canvas)
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A Young Woman and her Maid, (oil on canvas)
827651 A Young Woman and her Maid, (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 110x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Woman and her Maid. Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1656). Oil on canvas. 110 x 89.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23663280
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Artist Dutch Assist Assistance Assisting Attendant Attendants Baroque Era Bed Chamber Bosom Breast Cleaner Cleaning Lady Dark Darkness Domestic Staff Dutch Art Dutch Artist Early Seventeenth Century Expression Facial Expression Golden Age Governess Half Dressed Helping Housekeeper Housemaid Looking Down Maidservant Netherlandish Artist Nocturnal Old Master Paintings Only Women Partly Dressed Semi Clad Semi Dress Service Serving Maid Skin Smile Staff Undressing Women Only Early 17th Century Ethnic Origin Gerrit Van Honthorst Honthorst Maid Occupation Positive Concepts Semi Nude
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A Young Woman and her Maid
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is a captivating oil painting by Dutch artist Gerrit van Honthorst. The artwork, measuring 110x89.5 cm, depicts a scene set in the early seventeenth century, illuminated by the darkness of night. In this intimate portrayal, we see a young woman standing alongside her serving maid in what appears to be a bed chamber. The young woman's face is adorned with a gentle smile as she looks down at her maid, who stands attentively beside her. Both figures are partially dressed, adding an air of sensuality to the composition. The maidservant's posture suggests that she is assisting or attending to the needs of her mistress. Honthorst skillfully captures the play of light and shadow in this baroque masterpiece, highlighting the delicate features and fair skin tones of both women. The artist's attention to detail brings out their caucasian ethnicity and adds depth to their expressions. This painting not only showcases Honthorst's mastery but also provides us with insight into domestic life during the seventeenth century Netherlands. It reminds us of the importance placed on personal assistance and service within households during that era. Overall, "A Young Woman and her Maid" is an exquisite example of Dutch art from its golden age – a timeless representation of beauty, femininity, and human connection captured on canvas for generations to admire.
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