Name: 227. The Milkmaid by Ruud van den Berg
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: GB1810203M13S65x65
Price: 152 EUR
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About "227. The Milkmaid"

by Ruud van den Berg

About the artwork

In this digital artwork, titled The Milkmaid, the spirit of Johannes Vermeer echoes through a contemporary lens. Where the master once captured light and stillness with brushstrokes, here we see clean lines and full fields of colour. The old and the new meet: the eternal act of pouring milk is captured in a simplicity that looks almost childlike but speaks all the more strongly.

The woman, dressed in sober grey and bright blue, stands bent over her labour. Her countenance is serene, the gesture thoughtful. From the pitcher flows a white stream, not just milk, but a symbol of care, of nourishment, of daily life connecting generations. The table is full of bread and food, tangible signs of abundance and labour.

The digital translation strips the scene of shadow and subtlety, and precisely because of this it exposes its essence: the rhythm of the everyday, the stillness of the moment, the beauty in what seems ordinary. The flat use of colour leaves no room for distraction; the gaze is forced to focus on the action itself, on the timeless power of simplicity.

This work invites us to stand still. It shows how art, centuries later, continues to speak - not by imitating reality, but by distilling it down to its essence. The milkmaid pours, ceaselessly, and with her she gives us a reminder of the dignity of the small gesture.

Address: Lofoten 101, 3524 EP Utrecht

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Finished on: 22 May 2025

About Ruud van den Berg

I think the world is beautiful in many ways. I want to show that with my work. I make my subjects sparkle extra with idealisation... Read more…

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Netherlands

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Germany

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What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

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