Korte levensloop van een overleden baby 1826 - 1880

"Korte levensloop van een overleden baby" (Short Life of a Deceased Baby), created by Célestin Nanteuil between 1826 and 1880, is a poignant depiction of grief and the afterlife. The central figure is a winged angel carrying a baby's soul upwards toward heaven, symbolizing the innocence of childhood and the hope of eternal life. Below, a grieving woman kneels in prayer at a gravesite, while another couple in the background mourns the loss. The print captures a deeply moving scene of loss and faith, highlighting the enduring power of human connection and the comfort found in spiritual belief.