Velazquez depicts a cook who cooks scrambled eggs. In her hands is an egg and a spoon. Nearby is a servant. In one of his hands is a decanter of wine, and in the other, a melon. But these subjects can not say anything about the essence of these heroes.
We feel that they are not just imperturbable and far from vanity. They are completely immersed in a poor way of life, which is inelegant and very difficult. But they are majestic solemn. That’s why only real epic heroes come to mind. The old woman, like some Pythia, performs sacred actions over fire. The youngster is completely concentrated, as if he is Romulus, who will be the foundation of Rome. But why are they so majestic among the usual supplies and pots in the kitchen?
Velazquez depicts how majestic the poor can be. The hands of the boy and the old woman froze over the fire. They do not touch, but the characters feel the presence of another. If you do not take into account the characteristics characteristic of rough life, you might think that the painter painted a mystery.
The frying pan made of clay and mortar is incredibly bulky. In the background, darkness is maximally condensed. It seems that the painter is mysteriously silent about something. This is the main attribute of the royal beginning. Velazquez painted the cook really solemn. Almost regal. Its profile is similar to the one that is usually minted on medals. All objects are similar to those cast from metal. The commoner became a monument to himself. At the same time nature is not corrected. Academic ideality is absent. Life is completely different from everyday life.
The meaning is recognizable and open. But the UN is not the main one here. Much remains a mystery. The viewer does not understand where the action of this picture takes place. Other details are also unclear. We can not understand how the old woman and the boy are connected. Here all this is not so important, as the meaning of the canvas is much deeper and more significant. The picture acquires a generalized meaning. Velazquez understands the present and conveys his attitude towards poverty.
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