1647
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Deipara Virgo is a 1647 oil by Theodoor van Thulden, depicting Breastfeeding, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
The painting depicts a tender scene of a woman breastfeeding a baby, surrounded by cherubs. The woman, dressed in a red robe with a white undergarment, gently cradles the infant in her arms. The cherubs, with their delicate features and wings, add a sense of serenity to the composition. The artist's use of oil paint brings warmth and depth to the scene, while the subtle play of light and shadow adds a sense of intimacy. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet devotion, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty of motherhood. For more works that explore the theme of breastfeeding, look up the subject: breastfeeding.
Theodoor van Thulden (9 August 1606 – 12 July 1669) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and engraver born in 's-Hertogenbosch in the duchy of Brabant.
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