The Sick Child — Gabriël Metsu
Gabriël Metsu. Painted c. 1664 - c. 1666.
In 1663, the plague ravaged Amsterdam, claiming one in ten lives. Around this time, Metsu painted this picture of a mother comforting her sick child. Their posture evokes a pieta: the Virgin Mary with the body of Jesus on her lap. The painting on the wall, depicting Christ on the cross, serves as a poignant reminder of that suffering.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Painting, Main building.
oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 27.2 × 32.2 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt
Print: 27.2 × 32.2 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.
Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.
Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109480. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.