Moeder met twee kinderen 1845

"Moeder met twee kinderen" (Mother with Two Children) is a black and white lithograph created by Carel Frederik Curtenius Bentinck in 1845. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a mother seated, holding a small, nude child on her lap while another child stands beside her. This heartwarming scene emphasizes the bonds of family and tenderness. Bentinck's work, while tragically cut short due to his early death in 1849, highlights the growing popularity of sentimental themes in 19th-century art. The lithograph captures the domestic intimacy of the family, showcasing Bentinck's talent for capturing the tenderness of human relationships.