Vrouw met twee kinderen in een draagmand 1651

"Vrouw met twee kinderen in een draagmand" (Woman with Two Children in a Cradle), a 1651 watercolor by Gesina ter Borch, portrays a woman carrying two children on her back while a third child walks beside her, carrying a basket. This intimate scene exemplifies ter Borch's skill in depicting everyday life, showcasing her ability to capture both the tenderness and the mundane aspects of motherhood. The detailed rendering of the figures' clothing and the simple background highlight the artist's focus on capturing the human experience. This small, delicate artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch domestic life.