Kinderen lezen de inscriptie op de grafsteen van hun moeder 1785

"Children Reading the Inscription on their Mother's Grave Stone" (1785) by William Ward (1766-1826) portrays a poignant scene of five children gathered around their mother's grave. The somber subject matter and delicate handling of the children's expressions exemplifies Ward's mastery of sentimental genre painting. The print, originally hand-colored, captures the children's grief as they read the inscription on the tombstone in a churchyard setting. This evocative artwork highlights the profound impact of loss on young lives, offering viewers a glimpse into the emotional complexities of grief and memory.