Woman Peeling an Apple

Cornelis Bisschop (mentioned on object), 1667

A maidservant has kicked off her slipper and is peeling an apple, her broom leaning idly beside her. Bisschop placed her in the entrance hall, on the threshold between inside and outside. A tableau unfolds behind her: a glass rests on the table, two keys dangle from a cord, and paintings adorn the wall. There is also a small bird in a cage, forming a contrast with the birds fluttering about freely outside.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2110
  • Dimensionsheight 70 cm x width 57 cm, depth 6.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Woman Peeling an Apple
    • Girl Peeling an Apple (former title)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-2110

  • Description

    De appelschilster. Interieur met een vrouw, een dienstmeid, die voor de deur zit en appels schilt. In het interieur zijn twee schilderijen zichtbaar en in de verte een vogelkooi.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature and date: ‘C. BUSSCHOP : FECIT: 1667’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Cornelis Bisschop (mentioned on object)

  • Dating

    1667

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    • height 70 cm x width 57 cm
    • depth 6.7 cm

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