Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, Pieter Pietersz. (I), c. 1560 - c. 1570

Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, Pieter Pietersz. (I), c. 1560 - c. 1570

oil on panel, h 76cm × w 63cm × d 3.5cm More details

The man holding an open jug attempts to seduce the woman, who, however, looks the other way. In her right hand, she holds a spindle wrapped with yarn, which, together with the spinning wheel, signals her virtue. Yet in her other hand, she holds a yarn winder, representing temptation. The choice between the two is hers.

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