A YOUNG WOMAN HOLDING A DISTAFF BEFORE A LIT CANDLE
oil on canvas
52 3/4 by 37 3/8 in.; 134 by 94.9 cm.
Private Collection
Adam de Coster (c. 1586 in Mechelen — 4 May 1643 in Antwerp) was a Flemish painter who was a prominent member of the Antwerp Caravaggisti. He is mainly known for his genre scenes with strong chiaroscuro effects. Details about the life and training are sketchy. It is known he was originally from Mechelen where he was born. In 1607 he is recorded in Antwerp on his admission as a master to the local Guild of Saint Luke…
Zaidan Gallery 
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