Why it matters
A young woman looks straight at us with a flirtatious smile as she salts an oyster, as if preparing it for us. Oysters were a symbol of earthly lust.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1658–1660.
- It is a small painting on panel with an arched top.
- The Mauritshuis acquired it in 1936.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Oyster Eater (CC BY-SA 4.0).
