Pauline Runge with her two-year-old-son 1807

"Pauline Runge with her two-year-old-son" is a Romantic portrait by Philipp Otto Runge from 1807. The painting showcases the artist's wife, Pauline, holding their son against a backdrop of lush greenery and a dramatic sky. Runge, known for his innovative approach to color and light, portrays the figures with a sense of warmth and intimacy, exemplifying the themes of family and nature that were central to the Romantic movement. This work, housed in the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, provides a glimpse into the personal life of the artist and his artistic exploration of the world around him.