A Milkmaid (1642–1646)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"A Milkmaid" is a captivating sketch created by Aelbert Cuyp during the period between 1642 and 1646. This artwork skillfully captures the essence of everyday rural life through its portrayal of a young milkmaid at work. The milkmaid is depicted sitting on the ground, her focus intense as she handles what appears to be a textile or tool associated with her daily tasks.Her attire is simple yet detailed, adorned with a broad-brimmed hat that shadows her face, which bears a look of concentration. The delicate and precise strokes used by Cuyp bring a softness to the fabric of her clothes, emphasizing the texture and folds with great skill.This drawing not only showcases Cuyp’s mastery over the medium but also provides a glimpse into 17th-century pastoral life, highlighting the unassuming yet pivotal roles played by workers such as milkmaids.
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Aelbert Jacobszoon Cuyp (20 October 1620 – 15 November 1691) was one of the leading Dutch Golden Age painters, producing mainly landscapes. The most famous of a family of painters, the pupil of his father, Jacob Gerritszoon Cuyp, he is especially known for his large views of Dutch riverside scenes in a golden early morning or late afternoon light. He was born and died in Dordrecht.