Woman Carrying a Basket

Cornelis Bega

Associated Names
Cornelis Bega

Artist, Dutch, 1631/1632 - 1664

The image shows a person standing upright with one hand holding up a large round basket on their head. The person is facing slightly to the side and their facial features are obscured by shadows. They are dressed in long, loose-fitting garments and are wearing a cap. The person has a cape or shawl and an apron tied around their waist. They are wearing simple shoes and the basket on their head appears to contain various items. The background is plain ground textures with no distinguishable objects.

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Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65567160

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