A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)

Willem van Mieris

Created:
Movement:
1707
Baroque
key Notes:
Domestic intimacy, Genre scene
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Dimensions:
56.9 × 48.4 cm (22 3/8 × 19 1/16 in.); Framed: 83.2 × 74.6 × 6.4 cm (32 3/4 × 29 3/8 × 2 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
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A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother) by Willem van Mieris

Willem van Mieris (1662–1747) was a prominent Dutch painter known for his detailed genre scenes and portraits, continuing the tradition of his father, Frans van Mieris the Elder. Created in 1707, A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother) exemplifies his meticulous technique and attention to domestic intimacy, characteristic of the Leiden fijnschilders, a group of painters known for their fine brushwork and detailed compositions. The painting, executed in oil on panel, captures a tender moment between mother and child, reflecting the societal emphasis on family and motherhood during the Dutch Golden Age. Van Mieris's work is significant for its contribution to the genre painting tradition, offering insights into 18th-century domestic life. His paintings are celebrated for their technical precision and ability to convey warmth and emotion, securing his reputation among collectors and art historians. The piece remains an important example of the intimate and refined style that defined the later period of Dutch genre painting.

Description of the work:

A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother) by Willem van Mieris

Created in 1707, "A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)" by Willem van Mieris is an oil on panel painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's attention to domestic scenes and intricate detail. The artwork captures an intimate moment between mother and child, showcasing van Mieris's skill in rendering textures and expressions with precision.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)