Artwork
The Mother Seated in an Inn
The Mother Seated in an Inn is a print by the Baroque artist Cornelis Bega. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1943.543
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
The Mother Seated in an Inn is a 1653 print by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Dutch artist known for his genre scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene of three people in a dimly lit, cluttered room. A seated woman is the central figure, with another woman leaning over her and a third person standing nearby.
Technique & Style
Bega's use of quick, sketchy lines conveys movement and mood, creating a sense of a quiet moment captured by chance. The uneven light and rough textures add to the scene's intimacy.
Context
Bega's work was influenced by Adriaen van Ostade, and his style is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, which often featured everyday life scenes.
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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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