The Baker's Cart

The Baker's Cart is a mid 17th century painting by Jean Michelin. Done in oil on canvas, the painting depicts a family of french peasants. The painting is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

ArtistJean Michelin
Year1656
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions98.4 cm × 125.4 cm (38.7 in × 49.4 in)
LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art

Description

The Baker's Cart was painted in 1656 by relatively obscure french painter Jean Michelin.[1] Michelin's claim to significance were his depictions of peasants in urban settings, as opposed to more common pastoral ones; this is reflected in The Baker's Cart, which is set in the city. The painting depicts a family of peasants peddling wares from their cart. Large slabs of bread can be seen for sale, as can a vial of eau-de-vie, a medicinal brandy-based solution. The family themselves are visibly poor, as indicated by their clothing, complexions and profession.[1]

It was not known that Michelin painted the work until his signature was uncovered on the painting's frame in 1920s.[1]

References
  1. "The Baker's Cart". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
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