The Lacemaker
1665
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1665
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows a woman sitting with a needle and thread in her hands. She's working on a piece of fabric, and there's a small container with more thread beside her. The woman is wearing a simple dress and has a quiet, focused expression. The scene is set against a dark background, which helps to highlight the woman's face and hands. The overall mood of the painting is one of calm concentration. The artist who created this work is Bernhard Keil.
