With her Child 1890

Anders Zorn created this print, 'With her Child,' using etching techniques. At its heart is the archetypal mother-child relationship, a motif as old as art itself. We see it echoed through time, from ancient Egyptian depictions of Isis and Horus, to the tender Madonnas of the Renaissance. Each era imbues it with its own cultural and religious significance, yet the core theme remains constant: the protective, nurturing bond between mother and child. Consider the shift, though; in earlier eras, this image was often elevated to the divine, embodying fertility and hope. Here, Zorn brings it down to earth, portraying a more intimate, personal moment. The mother's embrace conveys a timeless emotion, a deeply ingrained human experience resonating across centuries. The symbol of mother and child is a palimpsest, constantly rewritten, yet forever echoing the primal connection that shapes us all.