Moeder met kind op schoot c. 1847 - 1865

"Moeder met kind op schoot" (Mother with Child on Lap), created by Petrus Theodorus van Wijngaerdt, is a delicate pencil drawing depicting a tender moment between a mother and her child. The artist's careful use of shading and line creates a sense of intimacy and closeness between the figures, emphasizing the loving bond between them. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a beautiful example of the artist's talent for capturing the nuances of human emotion. The drawing is a testament to the importance of family and the enduring power of maternal love, a theme that continues to resonate with viewers today.