Bilder Cornelis Bega (1631-1664) - Interior with a Nursing Mother - Etching (17th Century)

Beskrivning

"Interior with a Nursing Mother" depicts a domestic scene in a rustic setting with a woman nursing an infant and a man looking on from behind a wooden structure. The lighting is focused, creating dramatic shadows typical of seventeenth century Dutch genre works. This is an etching. The work is a representative example of themes found in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, focusing on intimate scenes of everyday family life within humble interiors.

Cornelis Bega was a Dutch painter and etcher based in Haarlem. He was a pupil of the artist Adriaen van Ostade and is known for his skill in portraying the daily activities of common people. His compositions often utilize chiaroscuro to heighten the emotional quality of his figures. Despite his relatively short life, his output of prints was significant and influential to his contemporaries.

Artist or Maker: Cornelis Bega.

Dimensions: Approximately 14 cm x 12 cm.

Medium: Etching.

Date: 17th Century.

Condition Report:
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