Curator’s note

Christ Blessing the Children

By Lucas Cranach the Younger and his workshop, this painting shows Christ welcoming and blessing little children. The popular Lutheran theme celebrates childlike faith with warmth and tenderness.

Source: Arterra 큐레이션

Date: ca. 1545–50
Medium: Oil on beech
Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm)
On view: Gallery 537

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ArtistLucas Cranach the Younger and Workshop PeriodRenaissance CountryGermany MuseumThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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