Sonntagruhe 1859

"Sonntagruhe" (Sunday Rest), painted by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller in 1859, depicts a young woman holding a baby in a simple, rustic setting. The painting is a beautiful example of Biedermeier style, emphasizing domesticity, tranquility, and traditional values. The soft lighting and subtle color palette create a sense of peace and serenity, highlighting the quiet intimacy of the moment. The artwork's title and subject matter allude to the importance of Sabbath rest and family life in 19th-century Austrian culture.