Hermann Kretzschmer (1811-1890) - The First Cradle

      The First Cradle, 1875, captures a warmly lit domestic scene, where a lovingly crafted wooden cradle serves as the centrepiece. A mother, serene and attentive, gazes at it as her infant was sleeping inside, while soft daylight filters in, illuminating the gentle textures of fabric and wood. The subtle gestures and detailed surroundings evoke tender care and familial intimacy — a quiet moment of early motherhood rendered with 19th-century charm.