Ruth and Naomi

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a beautiful painting today! It's called "Ruth and Naomi," and it was painted a long, long time ago, in 1909, by an artist named Laurits Tuxen. It's a tiny painting, but it tells a big story! nn What do you think a tiny painting might be like? Do you think it can still tell a big story? nn

This painting shows two women, Ruth and Naomi. They're from a very old story in the Bible. Look closely – can you see their clothes? They're wearing long, flowing robes. One is light blue, and the other is a creamy white. One even has a dark blue cloak! They also have long sticks, like walking sticks. nn What do you think these women are doing? Where do you think they are going? nn

The artist, Laurits Tuxen, was really clever with his paintbrush! See how the paint looks a little swirly in places? That's because he didn't paint everything perfectly smooth. It makes the painting feel more alive and moving, like a gentle breeze. The sky is mostly blue, but there are also some peachy colours near the ground. nn What colours do you see the most? Do you think the colours make you feel happy, sad, or something else? nn

This painting is all about friendship and being brave. Ruth and Naomi are helping each other, and they're walking together on a long journey. It shows us that even when things are hard, it's good to have friends to help you. nn What are some things that are hard to do? Who helps you when things are hard? nn

Even though it's a small painting, it makes us think about big things like friendship and hope. It's a very special painting, and I hope you enjoyed looking at it with me today! nn Do you have any questions about the painting? What was your favorite part?