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; verso in center in brown ink: Geoffrered / aan de ... / door zyn vriend / Ploos v Amstel / Jc / 1 feb 17...; verso along bottom in brown ink: G: Metsu del / Ploos van Amstel Jc F
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark

About this work

Overview

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

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman seated at a table, stirring the contents of a pan. She is dressed in a loose-fitting garment and headscarf, engaged in a mundane domestic activity. The simple surroundings include a window with a faint view of a boat outside.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey movement and texture, particularly in the woman's clothing and the pan. The print's loose execution gives the impression of a spontaneous capture of everyday life.