A woman playing with a yo-yo

anoniem, anonymous, anoniem, anonymous, 1680 - 1699

This painting belongs to the extensive genre that features a lonely woman who has to amuse herself while waiting for her lover. Here she fills the time with a yo-yo-like toy. Women engaged in all sorts of activities were among the favourite subjects of many artists, but the main character in such pictures – albeit absent and invisible – is still a man.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1993-254
  • Dimensionsheight 157 mm x width 85 mm, height 221 mm x width 129 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel in kleuren, zwart, wit en goud