Woman from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia) 1700 - 1737

"Woman from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia)" is an oil on canvas painting created by Jean Baptiste Vanmour between 1700 and 1737. It depicts a woman from the Greek island of Kithnos, dressed in traditional clothing and holding a spindle and a distaff, tools used for spinning yarn. The painting is a portrait of a typical Greek woman of the time, highlighting the everyday life and customs of the people of the Aegean Islands. The artist’s interest in depicting the customs and people of different cultures is evident in his other works, including portraits of Turkish and Greek subjects. Vanmour, a Flemish painter, traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean, capturing the beauty and diversity of the people and landscapes he encountered.