Woman spinning 1653 - 1657

This drawing, "Woman Spinning," was created by Dutch artist Gerbrand van den Eeckhout between 1653 and 1657. The drawing depicts a woman in a hooded gown seated in a chair, spinning yarn using a spinning wheel. The woman’s focused concentration and the quiet intimacy of the scene make this a typical example of genre painting, a popular style of Dutch art that depicted everyday life. The piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, uses brown washes to create a sense of depth and form. The artist's use of light and shadow is masterful, capturing the subtle nuances of the woman's face and the folds of her clothing.