Udkast til "Kristus velsigner de små børn" 1937 - 1938

This is a preliminary sketch for the painting "Kristus velsigner de små børn" by the Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns. It depicts the subject of the painting, a scene of Jesus blessing children, in a loose and expressive style with simple lines. The artist is known for his sensitive and expressive brushstrokes in his work, as seen in this sketch. This sketch is a valuable insight into the artist’s creative process and planning for the final painting. The sketch, dated 1937-1938, is currently part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.