Interior of a Peasant's Cottage with an Old Woman Peeling Apples 1648

"Interior of a Peasant's Cottage with an Old Woman Peeling Apples" (1648) by Juliaen Teniers d.Y. depicts a simple scene of everyday life in a peasant's home. The old woman, seated near a fireplace, carefully peels apples. The interior, dimly lit by a window, highlights the humble nature of the peasant’s life. Teniers, known for his genre paintings, captures the warmth and intimacy of the scene, showcasing the artist's interest in portraying the lives of ordinary people. This painting, now at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the artist's mastery of realism and detail.