1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Mother is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, depicting Breastfeeding, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman sitting with a child. She's looking down at the child with a gentle face. The scene is simple, but the details are interesting - the way the woman's hands are wrapped around the child, and the child's hand on her arm. The woman's face is calm and peaceful, which makes the scene feel quiet. The artist used lines and shading to create a sense of depth. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
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