The good mother (The spinning wheel) 1890

"The good mother (The spinning wheel)" is an oil painting by Italian artist Noè Bordignon, created in 1890. This piece depicts a woman in a simple, rustic setting, spinning wool while a sleeping child lies in a crib nearby. The painting's title and composition emphasize the domesticity and nurturing role of motherhood. The muted palette and use of natural light add to the painting's quiet realism, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation in the life of a working-class family.