# A Kitchen

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## Artwork

- Artist: [SORGH, Hendrick Maertensz.](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sorgh-hendrick-maertensz-ra188e220fab8ac>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on wood, 52 x 44 cm

## Commentary

This scene, representing two kitchen maids working in the bright light of a tall window, is a typical domestic scene by Hendrick Sorgh. A barely seen amorous couple are squeezed in between the maids. The painter devoted close attention to the still-life elements on the cabinet by the window and across the foreground.

## Related artworks

- [An Interior Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sorgh-hendrick-maertensz-ra188e220fab8ac/an-interior-scene-r4e72d6266a6d98>)
- [Interior with Peasants Playing Cards](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sorgh-hendrick-maertensz-ra188e220fab8ac/interior-with-peasants-playing-cards-rd10c2172854baf>)
- [Sailing Vessels in a Strong Wind](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sorgh-hendrick-maertensz-ra188e220fab8ac/sailing-vessels-in-a-strong-wind-r9c11ec8b158956>)
- [Tavern Interior with Drinkers and Smokers](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sorgh-hendrick-maertensz-ra188e220fab8ac/tavern-interior-with-drinkers-and-smokers-r3a1381fbdd6e70>)
- [The Lute Player](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sorgh-hendrick-maertensz-ra188e220fab8ac/the-lute-player-r4401bf01f92dde>)

## Attribution

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