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

"Udkast til "Kristus velsigner de små børn"" (Draft of "Christ Blessing the Little Children") is a 1937-1938 ink drawing by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns (1864-1941). This preliminary sketch, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the essence of the biblical scene with a gestural fluidity. The composition showcases a central figure, likely Christ, surrounded by children, with the artist employing quick, expressive lines to convey both the tenderness of the moment and the energy of the crowd. This intimate drawing reveals the artist's process in translating a well-known religious narrative into a visual form.