# Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel

- Date: c. 1560 - c. 1570
- Medium: panel, oil paint (paint)
- Classification: painting
- Dimensions: depth 3.5 cm
- Credit line: Purchased with the support of the Stichting Jubileumfonds Rijksmuseum
- Museum: [Rijksmuseum](https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/object/SK-A-3962--1c31820644206a2b45fb8dfae1f6b7e0)
- Rights: [Public Domain Mark](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
- Picture: https://iiif.micr.io/mGAna/full/!1920,1080/0/default.jpg
- Who can see it: Teens profiles and older (museums give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the museum's own words)

The man holding an open jug attempts to seduce the woman, who, however, looks the other way. In her right hand, she holds a spindle wrapped with yarn, which, together with the spinning wheel, signals her virtue. Yet in her other hand, she holds a yarn winder, representing temptation. The choice between the two is hers.