Who painted The Young Mother?

The Young Mother was painted by Cornelis Pietersz Bega in 1648.

Where can I see The Young Mother?

The Young Mother is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Young Mother?

The Young Mother is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Young Mother

Cornelis Pietersz Bega , 1648

The Young Mother is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis Pietersz Bega. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Young Mother is an etching created by Cornelis Pietersz Bega in 1648. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a young woman sitting on the floor with a baby, gazing down at the child. The scene is set in a simple, cozy room with a view of a small garden outside, conveying a sense of modest domesticity.

Technique & Style

Bega employed fine lines to render the textures of the woman's clothing and the baby's skin. The contrast between the detailed foreground and the more sketch-like treatment of the background window scene adds to the work's visual interest.