Woman with a Water Pitcher, and a Man by a Bed
The Met
Artist: Pieter de Hooch(Dutch, Rotterdam 1629–1684 Amsterdam)
Date: ca. 1667–70
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 1/4 x 20 1/2 in. (61.5 x 52.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a pink bodice carries a tray, a man and a dog in a patterned room
Detailed Description
An interior scene features a woman, a man, and a dog, presented in warm, earthy tones. A strong light source from a window on the left illuminates parts of the room, casting a bright, textured pattern on the wall. In the center-left, a woman stands facing right, holding a silver tray with a goblet and a plate. She wears a pink bodice with a white collar, a dark overskirt, and a blue underskirt with a decorative hem. A white cloth or apron hangs over her left arm. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a small earring. Behind her to the left, a window with a patterned curtain allows light to stream into the room. Further left, an open doorway reveals a darker interior space. To the right of the woman, a man is seated on a low bench or bed, facing left. He wears a light-colored turban, a brown tunic, and red breeches. His right leg is visible, and his left leg is obscured. On the bench next to him, a pile of clothing, including a blue garment, rests on a patterned rug or bedspread. In the foreground, a dark-furred dog with slender legs stands facing right, looking up towards the man. The floor features a checkerboard pattern of alternating dark brown and off-white squares. The back wall is a textured, warm brown, with a dark-framed rectangular mirror hanging above the bench. The ceiling is composed of dark wooden beams.
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