The artwork titled “Woman hands over money to her servant” was created by Pieter de Hooch in 1670. This piece is a representation of the Baroque art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, a domestic scene is portrayed with careful attention to detail and a warm, light-infused atmosphere typical of de Hooch’s style. A seated woman, wearing a richly colored dress, hands over money to a servant, who stands beside her holding a metal bucket. The interaction between the two women highlights a moment of everyday life, suggesting themes of domesticity and social hierarchy. Further adding to the narrative, a young child clutches at the servant’s skirt, peering curiously at the exchange. The setting is an orderly, well-furnished interior, with a checkered floor, a table covered with a patterned cloth, and various elements of interior decor, including a framed painting on the wall, which together evoke a sense of intimacy and the refinement of the household.
