rijksmuseum-art: Interior with a Mother Combing her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘Maternal Car
rijksmuseum-art: Interior with a Mother Combing her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘Maternal Care’ by Caspar Netscher, 1669, Museum of the Netherlands An elegantly dressed woman combs the long, curly locks of her son. In the background a maidservant enters the room carrying a pitcher of water. She looks sternly at the little girl sticking out her tongue in a mirror. Netscher emphasizes the importance of good upbringing. A prudent mother takes this task seriously, assisted by her maidservant. -- source link