Treurende moeder bij het ziekbed van een kind 1822 - 1893

"Treurende moeder bij het ziekbed van een kind" (Mourning mother at a child's sickbed) is a poignant lithograph by Eugène François de Block, created between 1822 and 1893. It depicts a mother in deep sorrow, kneeling at the bedside of her ailing child. Another child sits nearby, seemingly comforting the sick child. The scene is rendered in a somber, realistic style, capturing the raw emotion of grief and loss. De Block's masterful use of shading and detail creates a sense of depth and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the heart of this deeply moving narrative. The artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies de Block's talent for depicting everyday human experiences with empathy and artistic skill.