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The Handkiss
Cornelis Kruseman
1842 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This poignant 19th-century genre painting depicts a moment of reverence as a child kisses the hand of a nun.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted in 1842 by Dutch artist Cornelis Kruseman, 'The Handkiss' captures a quiet moment of devotion and respect. The composition features a young girl guided by her mother to honor a nun, set against the architectural backdrop of a columned interior, illuminated by a soft, dramatic light that highlights the fine textures of their garments.
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