Kristus velsigner de små børn 1840s

"Kristus velsigner de små børn" (Christ Blesses the Little Children) is a pencil drawing by Dankvart Dreyer, created in the 1840s. The artwork depicts a scene from the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is shown blessing children who are brought to him by their parents. The composition is simple, with Christ standing at the center of the drawing, surrounded by a crowd of people. The drawing is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. Dreyer's drawing captures a moment of tenderness and compassion, offering viewers insight into the artist's interpretation of a significant biblical event.