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A masterpiece of wax pastel painting. 19th century. A lesson at a Catholic Sunday school. A young teacher is enthusiastically explaining something. Children, aged 12 and 13, are half-listening. They exchange cheerful glances, suppressing laughter, and make signs and funny facial expressions at each other.
A detailed oil painting reminiscent of classical or renaissance art, centered on a group of young children and a young woman, likely a teacher, gathered around a wooden desk or bench. The painting has a muted, earthy color palette with warm tones, and soft, natural lighting.
On the left, a young woman with light brown hair pulled back, wearing a dark blue or black dress with a white lace collar and cuffs, stands speaking. Her mouth is slightly open in mid-sentence, and her right hand is raised, gesturing. Her left hand holds an open book. She has a gentle, inviting expression, and her cheeks are rosy. Behind her, a blackboard with white chalk drawings, including a cross symbol and a heart, is visible.
In the foreground, seated at a wooden desk, are several children. The central figures are two young boys. The boy on the left, with brown hair, is leaning forward, whispering something into the ear of the boy next to him. Both boys are smiling broadly, with bright, joyful expressions. They are dressed in rustic, dark-colored clothing, possibly made of coarse fabric like homespun or linen. The whispering boy tucks his hand by his mouth.
Behind these two boys and slightly
