Christ Blessing the Children c. 1690 - 1710

This small, intricate oil painting by Johannes Voorhout, a Dutch Golden Age artist, depicts the biblical scene of "Christ Blessing the Children." The artwork dates to between 1690 and 1710 and showcases Voorhout's mastery of detail and the use of light. The central figure of Christ, surrounded by children, is the focal point of the piece, framed by a decorative wooden border reminiscent of an altar piece. The small scale and subject matter suggest that this painting likely served as a private devotional work rather than a large-scale public commission.