Vrouw met kind 1920 - 1940

Kurt Peiser created this drawing, titled 'Vrouw met kind', of a woman and child, using monochrome charcoal. Note the Madonna-like embrace, echoed through centuries of art. The tender gesture has its roots in religious iconography, such as the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Christ. Yet, here, that motif is transplanted into a different reality. Here, in the bleak urban scene, the posters on the wall indicate hardship and commerce. Consider how the posture of mother and child evolves. From Renaissance paintings that emphasize serenity, to this more modern, poignant tableau. The embrace speaks to an emotional rawness. The protective gesture carries a timeless message of love, but also a subconscious recognition of vulnerability. We are drawn into the cyclical nature of human experience, where universal emotions persist, adapting and finding new forms in the face of changing times.