Drie kinderen ruziënd om een vogelnestje 1720

This 1720 oil painting by Isaac Walraven depicts a scene of three children quarreling over a bird's nest. The scene is set in a lush, idealized landscape with a classical statue in the background. Walraven captures the energy and innocence of childhood with great detail and emotion. The children’s expressions, gestures, and clothing are rendered with meticulous precision, creating a vibrant and engaging tableau. This type of painting, known as genre painting, focuses on everyday life and human relationships, making it accessible to a wide audience. The small size of the painting, measuring 35 cm by 31 cm, suggests it was likely intended for a private collection.