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Christus zegent de kinderen

Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli

1870 - 1886

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

h 29.5cm × w 71cm × t 2cm × d 9.5cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

panel; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

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

1900

Notes

Christus zegent de kinderen. Rechts staat Christus met uitgestoken armen, links moeders met kinderen. Op de achtergrond een poortgebouw.

Collection Type

paintings

About Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli

1824–1886 • France

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