The Hunter’s Present
A hunter offers a dead bird to a young woman virtuously occupied with her sewing. Is he trying to seduce her? During the 17th century ‘vogelen’ (literally ‘to bird’) was slang for sexual intercourse. The statuette of Cupid, the god of love, on the cupboard also alludes to this. These kind of ‘hunter’s scenes’ – especially due to their possible double meaning – were a popular subject in painting.
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The Hunter’s Present
A hunter offers a dead bird to a young woman virtuously occupied with her sewing. Is he trying to seduce her? During the 17th century ‘vogelen’ (literally ‘to bird’) was slang for sexual intercourse. The statuette of Cupid, the god of love, on the cupboard also alludes to this. These kind of ‘hunter’s scenes’ – especially due to their possible double meaning – were a popular subject in painting.
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Bruikleen van de gemeente Amsterdam (legaat A. van der Hoop)
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On loan from the City of Amsterdam (A. van der Hoop Bequest)
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A hunter offers a dead bird to ...... a popular subject in painting.
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De jonge vrouw die deugdzaam z ...... onderwerp in de schilderkunst.
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Rijksmuseum
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De jagersbuit
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The Hunter’s Present
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created
c. 1658 - c. 1661
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ca. 1658 - ca. 1661
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doek breedte 48 cm
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doek hoogte 51 cm
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height 51 cm
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width 48 cm
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Collectie: schilderijen
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Collection: paintings
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temporal
derde kwart 17e eeuw
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third quarter 17th century
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