... chastity and morality, as embodied by the religious text. Directly above the head of the woman is a statue of Cupid, which serves to reinforce the amorous themes found in the painting. Beside her, on the table, stands a small dog, who stares at the Hunter's. Their interaction comically mirrors the central one, with the different breeds of dogs reflecting the opposing genders, the smaller lapdog being the 'female' and the springer spaniel being the Hunter's 'male' counterpart. Whilst ... , which may have been the cause of the maid's fatigue7. Across the floor in front of the mai...

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