The Pancakes

The Pancakes, a painting by Jozef Israëls, created in 1875. This artwork, housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art, measures 0.554 meters in width and 0.65 meters in height. The painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene showing a woman, wearing a white cap and dark clothing, preparing pancakes in a pan over a fire. A small child sits on the floor, watching her. The style is characteristic of Israëls' genre painting, focusing on everyday life and domestic scenes. The dark palette and loose brushstrokes create a sense of intimacy and warmth.