1655
oil
panel
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
Dominant colour
Lacemaker is a 1655 oil by Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Lace Pillow, held at National Gallery of Canada.
This painting depicts a woman sitting at a table, intently focused on her work. She is dressed in dark clothing with a white collar and a cap, and her hands are busy with a lace pillow and thread. The woman's face is illuminated, while the rest of the room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet concentration. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's hands and face. You might want to explore more works by Nicolaes Maes next.
Nicolaes Maes (January 1634 – December 1693; buried 24 December 1693) was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, religious compositions and the occasional still life.
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