Moeder met kind en dienstmeisje Possibly 1782 - 1786

"Moeder met kind en dienstmeisje" (Mother with child and maid), a colored print by Louis Marin Bonnet from around 1782-1786, depicts a mother seated on a chaise lounge, nursing her infant while a maid offers her a bowl of liquid. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a charming example of 18th-century Rococo style. The soft colors, delicate details, and focus on domestic life are characteristic of the era. Bonnet's depiction of motherhood and its associated duties provides insight into the social norms of the time, emphasizing the importance of maternal care and the presence of servants in wealthy households.