Sleeping Child in the Cradle
1737
Cornelis Troost captures a moment of pure tranquility with this sleeping infant, mouth slightly agape in deep slumber. The baby is nestled deep within a hooded cradle, with the artist using dramatic shading to contrast the soft, glowing skin against the dark, shadowy interior. Created in 1737, this drawing feels incredibly modern in its candidness—it's not a posed, stiff portrait, but a real, peaceful nap. Troost, a Dutch artist who was also a famous actor and playwright, brings a theatrical sensitivity to the lighting here, making the sleeping child the star of a very quiet stage.
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