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Young Woman Peeling Apples by Nicolaes Maes

Young Woman Peeling Apples

Young Woman Peeling Apples

The Met

Artist: Nicolaes Maes(Dutch, Dordrecht 1634–1693 Amsterdam)

Date: ca. 1655

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 18 in. (54.6 x 45.7 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

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Brief Description

A young woman in a dimly lit room sits peeling vegetables, with a basket of produce nearby

Detailed Description

A young woman is seated in a dimly lit interior, engaged in peeling. She is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing downwards towards her hands. Her skin is fair, and her dark hair is pulled back, covered by a reddish-brown headband. She wears a dark, possibly black, bodice over a red-sleeved garment, and a white apron covers her lap. In her hands, she holds a small knife and a round, light-colored object, from which she is removing a peel. Several other peeled or partially peeled items rest on her apron. To her left, a table is covered with a rich, patterned textile in shades of red, gold, and dark brown, featuring floral or abstract motifs. On this table sits a dark, woven basket filled with more round, reddish-brown items. To the woman's right, on the floor, is a simple wooden bucket with two metal bands. The background is a dark, muted brown wall, with a lighter, vertical strip of wall on the far right, where a small, dark, indistinct object is mounted. A strong light source appears to come from the upper right, illuminating the woman's face, hands, and the objects she is working on, creating a contrast with the surrounding shadows.

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