Who painted Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1768.

Where can I see Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Pancake Woman?

Pancake Woman is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Pancake Woman?

Museum-quality prints of Pancake Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Pancake Woman

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1768

Pancake Woman is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in image: G. Metsu

About this work

Overview

Pancake Woman is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1768, executed in chalk manner on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman seated at a simple table, stirring a pan's contents. She wears a loose dress and headscarf, surrounded by minimal furnishings, including a chair and a window admitting light.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey movement, notably in the woman's stirring action. The print features cross-hatching, which builds shadows through layered lines, and is hand-colored with red chalk.

History & Provenance

As a proof, this impression is likely a trial or test print, suggesting it was part of the artist's process in creating the final work.