Interior with a Young Couple
The Met
Artist: Pieter de Hooch(Dutch, Rotterdam 1629–1684 Amsterdam)
Date: probably ca. 1662–65
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 5/8 x 24 3/4 in. (54.9 x 62.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man and woman with a dog in an interior, lit by a large window
Detailed Description
An oil painting depicts an interior scene with two figures and a small dog, illuminated by light from a large window on the right. The floor is covered with a checkerboard pattern of dark and light brown squares. On the left, an open doorway reveals a dimly lit room beyond, with a glimpse of a patterned wall and a red curtain. Above the doorway, a small, dark-framed painting hangs on the wall. In the center-left, a man is seated, facing towards the right. He has long, dark brown hair and wears a white shirt with a wide collar, a dark vest, and light-colored breeches. His left hand holds a dark object. In the bottom-center, a small, short-haired dog with black and white markings stands on the checkered floor, facing left. On the right side of the composition, a woman stands facing left, positioned next to a tall, multi-paned window. She wears a dark, long-sleeved garment over a long, reddish-brown skirt. Her head is covered with a light-colored cap or scarf, and her right hand is raised near her ear or the side of her head. Strong light streams through the window, casting shadows within the room. To the right of the window, another dark-framed painting hangs on the wall. A dark, patterned tapestry or curtain is visible on the wall behind the standing woman and seated man.
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