Mid Afternoon Meal
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gerrit Dou's Mid Afternoon Meal into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Gerrit Dou's Mid Afternoon Meal (c. 1650) is a masterful example of Dutch Golden Age genre painting, radiating warmth and quiet intimacy. Bathed in soft, diffused light filtering through a leaded-glass window, the scene depicts a woman sharing a simple meal with a young boy—likely her child—while a playful dog watches expectantly for scraps. Dou’s meticulous brushwork, characteristic of the Leiden fijnschilders ("fine painters"), renders textures with astonishing realism: the gleam of polished pewter, the weave of woven baskets, and the delicate translucency of grapes. The composition balances stillness with subtle narrative tension—domestic harmony tinged with the bittersweet passage of time, encapsulated by the hourglass on the sill. As Rembrandt’s first pupil, Dou refined his teacher’s chiaroscuro into a gentler luminosity, influencing later luminists like Vermeer. This painting epitomizes 17th-century Dutch valorization of mundane beauty, elevating private moments into poetic allegories of virtue and transience.
For decor, Mid Afternoon Meal’s muted ochres, russets, and slate blues harmonize effortlessly with classic, rustic, or transitional interiors. Hang it in a dining nook or home office to evoke contemplative warmth; the intimate scale (typically under 40 cm wide) suits smaller walls or as part of a salon-style grouping with other Dutch still lifes. Frame it in an ebony or gilt wood frame echoing Baroque opulence, or opt for a slim black profile for modern contrast. Pair with linen textiles, aged brass accents, and matte ceramics to amplify its tactile richness, or let it anchor a neutral palette punctuated by deep terracotta tones. Avoid high-traffic areas—its delicate details reward closer viewing. In corporate spaces, it lends historical gravitas to executive suites or lounges, subtly reinforcing values of nurturing and mindfulness.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
