The Well-stocked Kitchen

Joachim Beuckelaer (c. 1533?–1575), Antwerp, 1566, oil on panel

The central theme of this painting is not the profuse display of vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry and pots and pans on offer by these kitchen maids. Instead it is Christ’s visit to Mary and Martha, which is depicted inconspicuously in the background. The contrast between the foreground and the background conceals the message of the painting: do not give in to earthly temptations.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-1451
  • Dimensionsheight 171 cm x width 250 cm, weight 54.5 kg

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The Well-stocked Kitchen

The Well-Stocked Kitchen

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