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This painting's erotic symbolism may have been inspired by a Jacques de Gheyn print whose subject helps a crossbowman. X-ray scans of this painting reveal that it was decluttered by removing a plank with knobs or a tub for holding clothes. (20[1])A basket and copper pail in this painting hang next to a window on its left side, (0[1])a frequent (0[1])light source for its artist. (20[3])In this painting, blue and white wall tiles (0[1])depicting (*) Cupid (0[1])and a man with a pole appear behind a foot warmer. (0[1])This (0[1])1658 painting's title figure wears a white bonnet, (10[1])yellow shirt, (10[1])and (10[1])blue apron as she stands next to a table with fresh bread and a large bowl. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Jan Vermeer painting of a servant pouring liquid from a pitcher. (10[1])■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: The Milkmaid [or The Kitchen Maid; or De melkmeid or Het melkmeisje or De keukenmeid]
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