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A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. Creator: Charles Picque
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A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. Creator: Charles Picque
A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. A weeping mother holds her child in whose hand is a set of rosary beads, as a St. Bernard equipped with bell and container of brandy arrives to rescue them
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Alcohol Belgian Belief Bell Blanket Brandy Cross Crosses Crucifix Crying Faith Fashion Accessory Liquor Parent Pendant Prayer Beads Rescue Rescuer Rosary Rosary Beads Sick Sickness Tears Turban Turbans Upset Weeping Hatpin Head Dress
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Charles Picque's painting, 'A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a Lost Woman with a Sick Child' (1827), captures a poignant moment of hope and salvation during a time of despair. The image portrays a weeping mother, cradling her sick child in her arms, as she clutches a set of rosary beads in her other hand. The scene is set in the harsh, wintry landscape of the Belgian Alps, with the mother and child appearing small and vulnerable against the backdrop of the barren terrain. Suddenly, a Saint Bernard dog appears, dressed in a traditional bell-collar and carrying a container of brandy in its basket. The dog, a symbol of rescue and protection, approaches the mother and child with a sense of urgency, gesturing towards them with its head. The mother looks up, her tears streaming down her face, as she is offered a drink from the container. The painting is a powerful representation of the interconnectedness of faith, family, and the natural world. The mother's faith is evident in her possession of the rosary beads, while the Saint Bernard represents the belief in a higher power that can intervene in times of need. The mother's traditional Dutch headdress, complete with a hatpin and turban, adds to the sense of heritage and tradition. The use of color in the painting, with its muted tones and warm hues, adds to the overall sense of nostalgia and longing. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and tell stories of the human experience. It is a reminder of the importance of faith, family, and the natural world in times of need, and the unwavering loyalty and protection offered by man's best friend.
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