Oude vrouw leest voor aan gezin 1859

"Oude vrouw leest voor aan gezin" (Old woman reads to a family), an 1859 print by Carel Christiaan Antony Last, depicts a domestic scene with an elderly woman reading to a family. The print, likely a lithograph, uses a traditional composition and realistic style, focusing on the intimate interaction of the family. This piece, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a tender moment of familial bonding and highlights the importance of storytelling and education within the home. The artist, a Dutch painter and printmaker active in the 19th century, is known for his genre scenes and portraits.