De briefschrijfster, Frans van Mieris, 1680
Frans van Mieris, portretFrans van MierisNederland, 1635–1681

De briefschrijfster

1680 · Painting

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We can only guess as to the content of the letter being composed by this woman. A lute, an instrument with amorous connotations, rests on the table. Writing love letters was wildly popular and highly regarded in that time. Compared to surrounding countries, many people in the Dutch Republic could read and write. The messenger standing behind the woman patiently awaits her to finish so that he can deliver the missive.

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