Reproductie van La jeune mère door Florent Willems before 1877

This black and white photograph, titled "Reproductie van La jeune mère", is a reproduction of a painting by an anonymous artist, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Created before 1877, this image captures a domestic scene, likely from a rural setting, depicting a young mother tending to her sleeping baby in a cradle. The cradle, with its painted landscape, is a focal point, emphasizing the gentle intimacy of the moment. The composition is characterized by a simple, yet heartfelt approach to the subject of motherhood, a theme prevalent in art of the time.