Q134287965
1897
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1897
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Q134287965 is a 1897 oil by William Adolphe Bouguereau, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Western Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman, likely Mary, holding a baby and a lamb. The woman is dressed in a flowing white robe, with a veil covering her head, and stands barefoot in a lush, green landscape. The baby is swaddled in white cloth, and the lamb is held close to the woman's chest. The background is a blurred landscape with trees and a blue sky. The woman's gentle expression and the peaceful surroundings evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. The use of soft colors and delicate brushstrokes adds to the overall sense of serenity. To explore more works by the artist, look up William Adolphe Bouguereau.