Figure Studies
The Handkiss
Cornelis Kruseman
This poignant 19th-century genre painting depicts a moment of reverence as a child kisses the hand of a nun.
Piety
Cornelis Kruseman
1823 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant and beautifully rendered scene of devotion set within a lush forest glade.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1823 by Cornelis Kruseman, this evocative work titled 'Piety' captures a family group in a moment of quiet prayer. The composition highlights the varied expressions of faith across generations, from the weathered devotion of the elderly woman to the innocent stillness of the child, all set against a moody, atmospheric woodland background with a small rustic shrine.
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