Aert Jansz. Marienhof (1625/27 - After 1652), Jesus Blessing The Children

Aert Jansz. Marienhof
Dutch painter
Utrecht 1625/27 – after 1652 Brussels
Christ blessing the children
Oil on panel : 49,4 X 63,9 cm
Signed and dated lower right “A. marienhof / 1649”
Frame : 64,6 X 78,7 cm

Marienhof, a specialist of religious painting, died at a very young age in Brussels, after having started his career in his native Utrecht.
On his way to Jerusalem Christ blessed babies and young children brought to him by their mothers.

All my paintings stand fully documented on my website : 
https://www.jeanmoust.com/categories/biblical-mythological-and-allegorical-scenes/marienhof-aert-jansz/christ-blessing-the-children-1200158