I went to the RIJKSMUSEUM in Amsterdam recently and this painting will not get out of my mind. It is saddening and beautiful. From what i remember in the description of it, these are the sisters of the painter, and their mother was struggling with depression at the time.

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[–] 6 points 5 months ago

I get "we said we don't want our picture taken" vibes from this.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    Was there any extra context as to why was the mother depressed? I am curious

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago

    Middle chick has a super-long right arm.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago

    "Really, Jan? Pose for you?"

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