Interior of a Cottage 1638 - 1672

"Interior of a Cottage" by Govert Dircksz. Camphuysen, dating back to 1638-1672, depicts a humble scene of everyday life in a Dutch home. The painting, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures a woman tending to a sleeping infant while a man stands in the background near a doorway. The scene is filled with everyday objects, such as household tools and cookware, providing a glimpse into the daily routines of 17th century Dutch life. The painting exemplifies the genre of genre painting, which focused on portraying ordinary people and their activities.