Staande vrouw met mand en kruik 1782 - 1837

Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers created this delicate drawing of a standing woman with a basket and jug. The composition is dominated by the figure, rendered with fine lines that capture the soft texture of her clothing and the woven basket. This emphasis on texture lends a tactile quality to the piece, inviting a close, almost sensory engagement. Notice how the artist uses the formal elements to suggest a narrative. The woman’s posture and the items she carries suggest labour and daily life. The textures of the basket and jug contrast with the smoother rendering of her dress, creating a visual hierarchy that draws attention to the tools of her trade. This contrast emphasizes the material conditions of her existence, revealing the underlying structures of Dutch society and its representation of women. Consider how Barbiers uses this interplay of line and form to create a sense of depth, and how these formal choices embed cultural narratives within the artwork. The artwork invites ongoing dialogue about representation, labour, and the construction of meaning.