A Noble Spanish Child in its Cradle

Juan Carreño de Miranda

1659

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

spanish_baroque_tenebrist

About this work

This painting shows a baby in a cradle, wrapped in a blanket. The baby's head is on a pillow, and it's looking up. The cradle is decorated with fancy carvings. The background is a red fabric with a pattern on it. There's a tassel hanging from the top right corner. The overall mood is calm and peaceful. If you like this painting, you might want to check out the work of Juan Carreño de Miranda.