Framed Print > Arts > Artists > M > Gabriel Metsu
Framed Print : The Cook, 1657. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Framed Photos From Heritage Images
The Cook, 1657. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Cook, 1657.
A cook in her workplace, showing us a dish with two fish. The figure stands out against a dark background in which we can barely make out the shaft of a high oven at which she is cooking
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 38690763
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Art Museum Cook Cookery Cooking Fish Gabriel Metezu Gabriel Metse Gabriel Metsu Gabriel Metsue Gabriel Metz Gabriel Metza Gabriel Metzer Gabriel Metzu Gabriel Metzur Gabriel Mitzu Game Bird Hanging Kitchen Metsu Gabriel Metsue Gabriel Metzue Gabriel Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza Museo Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Of Art Oven Partridge Partridges Position Poultry Seafood Servant Servants Thyssen Bornemisza Collection Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Roasted
12"x10" Modern Frame
Elevate your space with artistry! Our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse feature stunning works like 'The Cook, 1657' by Gabriel Metsu. This captivating piece showcases a cook in her element, surrounded by the warmth and aroma of freshly prepared cuisine. The dark background adds depth to this beautiful scene, making it perfect for any room that needs a touch of elegance.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Game Birds
> Related Images
> Animals
> Fishes
> Related Images
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Baroque
> Arts
> Artists
> M
> Gabriel Metsu
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Paintings
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Posters
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the kitchen of 17th century Netherlands with this print of 'The Cook' (1657), a masterpiece by renowned artist Gabriel Metsu. The subject, a skilled cook, stands out against a dark background as she proudly presents her culinary creation - two perfectly roasted fish. Her direct gaze invites us to share in her satisfaction and pride in her work.
Metsu's use of chiaroscuro lighting creates depth and dimensionality, drawing our attention to the central figure while subtly hinting at the high oven behind her. The cook's position, looking directly at us with a sense of confidence and authority, adds an air of intimacy to this domestic scene.
This stunning oil on canvas painting is part of Metsu's remarkable oeuvre, which has been celebrated for its vivid realism and emotional depth. 'The Cook' (1657) is now considered one of the most iconic works from the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by artistic innovation and cultural flourishing in Europe. This print offers us a unique glimpse into daily life during this era, where cooking was not only an essential occupation but also an art form.
As we gaze upon 'The Cook', we are transported to a time when food played a central role in social gatherings and family traditions. Metsu's masterpiece reminds us of the importance of human connection and the joy that can be found in even the most mundane tasks, like cooking.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.