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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Refused Caress is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two figures sitting close together. The person on the left is older, wearing a loose robe and holding a child who turns away. Their faces are blurred, and the background is dark with rough, textured lines. The child’s posture looks tense, almost resisting the adult’s touch. The artist used a scratchy, layered technique to create deep shadows and fine details. This style makes the scene feel urgent and intimate. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Bega made prints this way.
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
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