Moeder geeft haar zoon les 1756 - 1817

"Moeder geeft haar zoon les" (Mother Gives Her Son Lessons), an etching created by Louis Bernard Coclers between 1756 and 1817, depicts a mother patiently teaching her son. The intimate scene, illuminated by a single candle, emphasizes the importance of education within the home. Coclers, known for his genre scenes of everyday life, uses a detailed and realistic style to capture the warmth and dedication of the mother's instruction. This etching, with its delicate lines and subtle shading, reflects the artist's mastery of the printmaking medium and offers a glimpse into the domestic life of the 18th century.