Meisjes en jongen bij offerbus 1857

"Meisjes en jongen bij offerbus" (Girls and Boy at the Donation Box), created in 1857 by Dutch artist Franciscus Bernardus Waanders, depicts a scene of three children standing before a donation box. The artist is known for his depictions of everyday life in the Netherlands, often with a focus on children and their innocence. The composition is simple, with the children as the central focus, creating a sense of intimacy and realism that likely resonated with audiences of the time. This work is a prime example of the 19th-century genre painting style.