Maria auf einer Rasenbank, mit dem Jesuskind lesend 1827

"Maria auf einer Rasenbank, mit dem Jesuskind lesend" (Mary on a Grass Bench, Reading with the Infant Jesus) is a pencil drawing by Johann Baptist Kirner, created in 1827. The artwork depicts Mary seated on a bench, gently reading to the infant Jesus. The drawing is characterized by delicate lines and a soft, contemplative atmosphere, reflecting the artist's Neoclassical style. The work is housed in the Städel Museum, offering a glimpse into Kirner's artistic practice and the portrayal of religious themes in the 19th century.