The artwork titled “Infant,” created by Odd Nerdrum in 1982, belongs to the Neo-baroque art movement and is categorized under genre painting. This piece measures 54 x 75 cm and exemplifies the artist’s mastery of evocative realism.
In the artwork, a solitary infant is depicted swaddled in a cloth, with its head resting gently on a soft cushion. The infant’s serene expression and closed eyes suggest deep sleep, while the tight swaddling evokes a sense of warmth and security. The background is minimalistic, drawing the viewer’s attention to the tender details of the infant’s form and the texture of the surrounding fabric. The painting’s subdued color palette and dramatic lighting create a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of Nerdrum’s work in the Neo-baroque style.
