Peasant Woman and a Boy 1659

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's "Peasant Woman and a Boy" from 1659 depicts a poignant scene of a peasant woman and a young boy. The old woman sits with a bowl in her hand, seemingly eating, while the boy looks at her with a gentle expression. This work, currently housed in the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, Germany, is a classic example of Murillo's signature style that focused on everyday life and the beauty of ordinary people. The painting's warm tones and soft lighting create a sense of intimacy and empathy, further highlighting the artist's mastery of depicting human emotions.