Painting by carl bloch. Date unknown. Oil on copper. Museum of national history (denmark). Inspired in biblical verses in the gospels: luke 18:16, matthew 19:14, mark 10:14 and matthew 18:3: "and they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of god. Verily i say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of god as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. " (kjv). Object Type: painting. Date: 1800s. Medium: oil on copper. Collection: The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle. Let the Little Children Come unto Jesus
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