Saying Grace
ca. 1653 - 1668
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
28.5; 24.8; 3.5
About this artwork
buitenmaat: diepte 3,5 cm (drager incl. SK-L-4187)
Art Historical Context
Jan Miense Molenaer was a leading Dutch Golden Age painter active in Haarlem during the seventeenth century. Known for his lively genre scenes, he often captured intimate moments of everyday life with warmth and gentle humor. Created between 1653 and 1668, *Saying Grace* exemplifies this tradition, portraying a quiet domestic ritual that reflects the period’s emphasis on piety, family, and moral virtue in Protestant households. Painted in oil on a small wooden panel measuring just 28.5 by 24.8 centimeters, the work invites close viewing. The compact format was popular for private homes, allow...