Vrouw met spinnewiel 1852

"Vrouw met spinnewiel" (Woman with spinning wheel) is a 1852 print by Dutch artist Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This black and white engraving depicts a woman, possibly a mother, tending to a spinning wheel while a younger woman with a child stands in the doorway. The scene captures the peaceful simplicity of daily life in a rustic setting, likely a farmstead or rural cottage. The engraving uses intricate detail to bring the scene to life, with texture and light and shadow adding depth and realism. This depiction of domestic life offers a glimpse into the 19th-century Dutch society and the importance of home economics.