Udkast til "Kristus velsigner de små børn" 1937 - 1938

"Udkast til 'Kristus velsigner de små børn'" is a preparatory drawing by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dating from 1937-1938. This sketch, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the dynamic energy of Stevns's artistic vision through its expressive lines and circular forms. The drawing, likely intended for a larger work on the subject of Christ blessing children, serves as a powerful illustration of the artist's creative process. This small-scale work reveals the artist's initial exploration of the composition and the dynamic forms that characterize his larger-scale paintings. The simple lines and bold strokes convey the artist's focused exploration of the human form, offering insight into the artistic intentions behind Stevns's final paintings.