Woman Eating, Known as ‘The Cat’s Breakfast’ — Gabriël Metsu
Gabriël Metsu. Painted c. 1661 - c. 1664.
A woman of humble origin shares her meal with a cat. In the 17th century it was not unusual to consume herring with bread (and beer!) for breakfast. Due to ageing, the yellow pigment in the stems of the flowers in the vase has disappeared, turning the original green colour blue.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 27 × 34 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam
Print: 27 × 34 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.
Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.
Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20015948. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.