Artwork
A Mother with her Children
A Mother with her Children is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Dusart. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
A Mother with her Children is a 1696 oil painting by Cornelis Dusart, a Dutch artist trained by Adriaen van Ostade. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate domestic scene: a woman nursing a baby in a dimly lit room, while a boy looks out the window. Everyday activities and simple surroundings are the focus, conveying a sense of ordinary family life.
Technique & Style
Dusart's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, highlights the woman's face and emphasizes the quiet, domestic atmosphere. The lighting also reveals details such as a landscape painting on the wall, adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and economic growth in the Netherlands, A Mother with her Children reflects the era's artistic flourishing. It is now held in the Rijksmuseum.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Dusart (April 24, 1660 – October 1, 1704) was a Dutch genre painter, drawer (artists), and printmaker.
A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)
'Good Neighbors'
A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)
Lacemaker
Nursing mother with three girls
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
A Lady and a Child with a Serving Maid
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Eine nähende Mutter mit ihrem Kind
Fish scraping
Interior of a Dutch Farm Cottage
Mother with two children