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The Young Mother
The Young Mother is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis 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.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
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