Why it matters
A young maid holds the hand of a small girl in a quiet Delft courtyard, the brickwork and tiles rendered in detail. It is typical of de Hooch's middle period.
Did you know?
- It is signed and dated 1658 on the archway.
- It is not a portrait.
- An archway leads through the house.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Courtyard of a House in Delft (CC BY-SA 4.0).
