Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.

Still Life with Wicker Basket, Book and Scissors

Artist Bartolomé de Cárdenas (Portuguese, 1547 - ca.1606)

Date17th century

Object number88.1685

Mediumoil on canvas

Dimensions17 15/16 × 17 15/16 in. (45.5 × 45.5 cm)
frame: 23 7/8 × 23 7/8 × 2 1/4 in. (60.6 × 60.6 × 5.7 cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineMuseo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.

Collections

Spanish Paintings

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DescriptionAs in the case of "Still Life with Cupboard, Oil Lamp, Dishes and Jugs," also in the Ponce collection, this picture was originally part of a larger painting depicting the Holy Family in Joseph's workshop. In the original work, the Virgin Mary is shown sewing with this wicker basket to her left on the floor. Sewing was a common activity among women of the period, since it required patience, cleanliness and care, all of which were considered attributes of the ideal woman. The original work was divided and sold by parts, including these two still lifes now in Ponce.

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