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

"Udkast til "Kristus velsigner de små børn". Notat" is a pencil sketch by Niels Larsen Stevns, created between 1937 and 1938. This preliminary study for a larger work depicts a simplified, gestural outline of Jesus Christ surrounded by children, hinting at the artist's initial ideas for the composition and overall theme. The sketch is a valuable insight into the artist's creative process, revealing how he explored different approaches before finalizing the design for his finished work. Stevns' interest in depicting religious themes is evident in this sketch, a testament to his artistic engagement with the spiritual world.