Moeder en dochter bij het ziekbed van een kind 1862

"Moeder en dochter bij het ziekbed van een kind" is a watercolor by Diederik Franciscus Jamin depicting a poignant scene of a mother and her daughter watching over a child in a bed. The artwork, created in 1862, showcases Jamin's skill in capturing the emotional weight of a domestic moment with subtle details. The soft lighting, muted colors, and the somber expressions on the mother's and daughter's faces effectively convey the atmosphere of concern and worry surrounding the child's illness. The simple interior setting, possibly a humble attic room, further emphasizes the intimate and emotionally charged nature of the scene. This melancholic work reflects the themes of family, illness, and vulnerability prevalent in 19th-century art.