Who created "Christus zegent de kinderen"?

Christus zegent de kinderen was created by Samuel van Hoogstraten in 1646 - 1650.

When was "Christus zegent de kinderen" created?

This artwork was created 1646 - 1650.

What medium is "Christus zegent de kinderen"?

Christus zegent de kinderen is pen.

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Christus zegent de kinderen

Samuel van Hoogstraten

1646 - 1650

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 110mm × w 67mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

Acquisition Method

gift

Acquired

1987

Notes

Schenking van M.D. Haga, Amsterdam

Collection Type

drawings

About Samuel van Hoogstraten

1627–1678 • Dutch Republic

Studied under his father, Dirck, and under Rembrandt. Was noted as an artist to the emperor in Vienna and as the head of an academy in Dordrecht. Comment on works: History; Portraits; Genre; Landscapes; Still life; Mythology; Religious