Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House

Pieter de Hooch (1629-1684), oil on canvas, 1670

All the windows and doors of this canal house are open. Daylight falls on the lady of the house, who is receiving a letter. With lighting effects and figures, De Hooch leads our gaze outside. We follow the dog to the canal and to a child playing with a whip, and beyond towards the sunny street on the opposite side. The view continues through the gate on the right.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-147
  • Dimensionsheight 68 cm x width 59 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek

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