Vrouw met drie kinderen op bezoek bij hun grootvader 1788

Edward Dayes' 1788 print "A Visit to the Grandfather" depicts a heartwarming scene of a family visiting their elderly patriarch. The woman and children, dressed in the fashionable attire of the late 18th century, approach the grandfather who sits with a gentle expression in a richly decorated chair. The use of soft lighting and detailed brushstrokes creates a sense of intimacy and warmth, capturing the tender moment of familial love. The scene exemplifies the sentimentalist art movement popular at the time, focusing on emotional connections and domestic life.