Artwork

A Child of the Honigh Family on its Deathbed

A Child of the Honigh Family on its Deathbed, by Unknown, oil, 1694
A Child of the Honigh Family on its Deathbed, by Unknown, oil, 1694

A Child of the Honigh Family on its Deathbed is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.

About this work

Overview

A Child of the Honigh Family on its Deathbed is an oil painting depicting a deceased child.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a child lying on a deathbed, wrapped in a white cloth, with a pale face and closed eyes, conveying a sense of calm and serenity.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the child's face through the contrast between light and dark.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Mauritshuis

Museum

Mauritshuis

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