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Sick Child sick child mother sitting child lap
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Sick Child sick child mother sitting child lap
The Sick Child The Sick Child The sick child, The sick child. A mother is sitting with a child in her lap. On the left side of a table is a pot with a spoon, on the right are clothes and a hat on a chair. On the wall hang a map in rolls and a painting with a crucifixion, patient, sick person, mother and son (s) (family group), picture, painting, crucified Christ, with particular persons under the cross, Gabriel Metsu (mentioned on object), c. 1664 - c. 1666, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 32.2 cm × w 27.2 cm h 50.5 cm × w 56 cm × t 7 cm
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Media ID 19555506
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In this poignant print titled "The Sick Child" we see a heart-wrenching scene unfold before our eyes. A mother tenderly sits with her sick child in her lap, their connection palpable even through the stillness of the image. The room they inhabit is filled with objects that speak volumes about their daily struggles and unwavering love. To the left of them, a table holds a pot and spoon, perhaps indicating that nourishment and care are being provided to alleviate the child's suffering. On the right side, clothes and a hat rest on a chair, suggesting an attempt to shield the child from any discomfort caused by their illness. As we shift our gaze towards the wall behind them, we notice two significant elements. First, there hangs a map rolled up tightly - symbolizing both confinement within their current circumstances and an unexplored world outside awaiting discovery once health is restored. Adjacent to it is a painting depicting Christ's crucifixion; its presence suggests faith as an anchor during times of distress. This evocative artwork captures not only the physical pain endured by this sick child but also showcases the resilience and devotion of his mother. It serves as a reminder of how love can provide solace even in moments when hope seems distant or elusive.
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