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Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The man holding an open jug attempts to seduce the woman, who, however, looks the other way. In her right hand, she holds a spindle wrapped with yarn, which, together with the spinning wheel, signals her virtue. Yet in her other hand, she holds a yarn winder, representing temptation. The choice between the two is hers.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMan and Woman at a Spinning Wheel. c. 1560 - c. 1570. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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