Interior of a Kitchen 1597 - 1605

"Interior of a Kitchen" is an oil painting by an anonymous Dutch artist, dated between 1597 and 1605. Currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, the painting captures the everyday life of a humble Dutch household. The scene depicts a cluttered kitchen, filled with various domestic objects and utensils, highlighting the practicalities of daily life. The composition features a figure in the foreground, seemingly preparing a meal or tending to chores, while other figures are partially visible in the background. This genre painting, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, offers a glimpse into the reality of everyday life for the common people.