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A Kitchen, by Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh, oil, 1650

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Overview

A Kitchen is a 1650 oil by Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a kitchen scene with a woman and a man. The woman is standing at a table, stirring a pot with a spoon. The man is sitting at the table, holding a pipe. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh
Artist

Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh

Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh (1610–1670) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.

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