1939 Tipped-In Print Idle Servant Nicholaes Maes Drudge Holland Costume XAN3

This is an original 1939 tipped-in color print of Nicholaes Maes' The Idle Servant, depicting a sleeping drudge with an amused housewife motioning at her to the viewer. This type of situation was common in Holland, and after a time it would not have been difficult to see the comedy in such a circumstance. This type of work was intended to be humorous.

CONDITION

This 72+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Minor print defect - right side. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse of the mounting board.

• Product Type: Orig. Tipped-in Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 9.25 inches; 18 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: 17th century, kitchen, maid, cat

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