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An Old- Woman by a Fireplace by Jacob Vrel ~1660
Jacob Vrel Detail: foot warmer, chair, brass kettle, fireplace, curfew, meat fork, skimmer, tiles, sconce, porringer, delft plates, candles sticks, wall panelling, mantle, mantle curtain
Anna Maria Hufnagel in the Kitchen by Anonymous 1663
Anonymous 1663 It looks like she is holding one of our George Washington grills and right there beside her is a set of ember tongs, she must be a customer. Detail: kitchen, raised hearth, tongs, fire, fish, grill, jar, brass kettle, fire hook, pitcher, brass mortar and pestle, plates, platters, delft jar, fry pan, salt … Continue reading
Still life with fish and a cat – Wallerant Vaillant 1650
Wallerant Vaillant (1623–1677) Detail: table, fish, colander, cat, bucket, brass kettle, skimmer
Widow Costard’s cow and goods – Penny 1782
Edward Penny, 1714-1791 from Yale Center for British Art This is a beautiful scene with an interesting array of clothing to see. Check out the difference in the clothing between the to gentlemen in the painting and notice the style of the clothing on the old lady. Detail: bellows, coal tongs, skimmer, dipper, cooking pot, … Continue reading
The Idle Servant 1655
Nicolaes Maes, January 1634 – November 24, 1693 While the picture is full of great detail the cat is probably my favorite part. Detail: cat, floor, cabinet, hinges, redware cook pot, brass kettle, colander, plates, wood spoon, dishes, blue and white jug. brass pot.