Woman weighing gold coins 1664

Pieter de Hooch's "Woman Weighing Gold Coins" (1664) is a quintessential example of Dutch Golden Age genre painting. The painting, now housed in the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, captures a domestic scene of a woman meticulously weighing gold coins. The light in the room bathes the scene in a warm glow, highlighting the meticulous detail with which de Hooch painted the woman's clothing, the intricate patterned wallpaper, and the richly detailed rug. This piece reflects the prosperity and meticulousness associated with Dutch society during this period.