The Sick Child
In 1663 the plague raged throughout Amsterdam, killing one in ten citizens. Dating from around this time is Metsu’s poignant portrayal of a sick child, rendered in powerful, bright colours against a grey background. The scene is reminiscent of a pieta, a representation of the Virgin Mary holding her son’s dead body in her lap. The painting of the Crucifixion on the back wall also recalls Christ’s suffering.
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The Sick Child
In 1663 the plague raged throughout Amsterdam, killing one in ten citizens. Dating from around this time is Metsu’s poignant portrayal of a sick child, rendered in powerful, bright colours against a grey background. The scene is reminiscent of a pieta, a representation of the Virgin Mary holding her son’s dead body in her lap. The painting of the Crucifixion on the back wall also recalls Christ’s suffering.
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Aankoop met steun van de Vereniging Rembrandt
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Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt
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In 1663 the plague raged throu ...... so recalls Christ’s suffering.
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In 1663 woedt de pest in Amste ...... uis, herinnert aan dit lijden.
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Het zieke kind
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The Sick Child
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c. 1664 - c. 1666
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ca. 1664 - ca. 1666
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doekmaat breedte 27,2 cm
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doekmaat hoogte 32,2 cm
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height 32.2 cm
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height 50.5 cm
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inclusief lijst breedte 56 cm
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inclusief lijst dikte 7 cm
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inclusief lijst hoogte 50,5 cm
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thickness 7 cm
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width 27.2 cm
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width 56 cm
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Collectie: schilderijen
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Collection: paintings
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derde kwart 17e eeuw
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third quarter 17th century
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