The cooker 

"The Cooker" is an oil painting by Spanish artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. It portrays a woman preparing food in a kitchen, with a chicken, a dog, a cat, and a small child as her companions. The scene is filled with warmth and realism, characteristic of Murillo's later style. His works often focused on everyday life, especially scenes with children, and conveyed the beauty of simple moments. The painting is a classic example of "genre painting" and showcases Murillo's mastery of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and movement within the composition.