Eavesdropper and lovers (hearing)

Eavesdropper and lovers (hearing) is a 1656 painting by Nicolaes Maes. 



The artwork depicts a young woman, dressed in a white apron and red skirt, standing on a staircase, seemingly eavesdropping on a conversation taking place in an adjacent room. The scene is set in a dimly lit interior, with details suggesting a domestic setting. The woman's expression is one of curiosity or intrigue. The painting is housed at Apsley House. The image provided shows the painting within a gilded frame. The exact dimensions of the artwork are not visible in the provided image.