The Mother 

"The Mother" is a small etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Bega, created sometime during his short life from 1631 to 1664. The print depicts a mother tenderly cradling her infant child, creating a sense of intimacy and domesticity. Bega's style is characterized by its detailed rendering of figures and their surrounding environment, as seen in the fine hatching and cross-hatching that bring depth and texture to the artwork. This intimate and expressive depiction of a mother and child exemplifies the genre of genre painting, which focuses on everyday scenes and human experiences.