Old Woman Selling Eggs 1632

Hendrick Bloemaert's 1632 painting, "Old Woman Selling Eggs," depicts a woman holding a single egg in her hand, likely being offered for sale. The woman's wrinkled face and weary expression hint at a life of hardship and labor, emphasizing her humble occupation. The artist's skilled rendering of detail, particularly in the woman's hands and the texture of her clothing, contributes to the painting's realistic portrayal of everyday life in 17th-century Netherlands.