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A Woman Pining for her Lover
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The pose of the seated figure conveys intense longing. In front of her is a plate of betel quids (leaves that can be chewed), a reference to the arrival of her expected lover. The prepared bed, the separated pairs of birds, and the pollinating insects, however, all point to an unfaithful partner.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineA Woman Pining for her Lover. c. 1700 - c. 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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