Twee slapende kinderen met zandloper en tol 1618 - 1655

"Twee slapende kinderen met zandloper en tol" is an etching by Cornelis Schut, a Flemish painter and printmaker who was active in the 17th century. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two children, one sleeping on their stomach with their head resting on their hand, while the other is lying on their back, both seemingly asleep. The children's relaxed poses and the objects near them, such as a spinning top and an hourglass, suggest a sense of carefree childhood. Schut's meticulous hatching technique creates a sense of depth and volume, capturing the delicate details of the children's bodies.