# Recreating Iconic Paintings with Children ‘Old Masters' by Rainer Elstermann By Ayman | Published 2008-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreating-paintings-old-masters-rainer-elstermann References: [wickedhalo.blogspot](http://wickedhalo.blogspot.com/2008/12/bringing-art-to-life-pt-ii.html) & [rainerelstermann.de](http://www.rainerelstermann.de/) The “Old Masters” photography series by Rainer Elstermann recreates [classic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) by replacing the original painting’s models with [children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface) in the photograph recreation. The images in the gallery show the original painting and the [photographic recreation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) side by side. They include (top to bottom, left to right) “Girl with a Pearl Earring”, “Portrait of Marquise de Pompadour”, 1756 by Francois Boucher, “Portrait of a Chambermaid”, 1625 by Peter Paul Rubens, “Portrait of Margaretha van Eyck”, 1439 by Jan van Eyck, “Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling”, 1527 by Hans Holbein the Younger, “Portrait of a Young Girl”, 1460 by Petrus Christus, “Lady with an Ermine”, 1490 by Leonardo da Vinci, and “Maria Portinari”, 1470 by Hans Memling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Photographic Recreation:** Opportunity for photographers and artists to recreate iconic paintings through photography, providing a fresh and unique perspective. - **Child Models:** Potential for using children as models in artistic projects, bringing a new level of innocence and wonder to classic artworks. - **Iconic Painting Revival:** Revival of interest in classic paintings through modern reinterpretation, bridging the gap between past and present art forms. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Incorporating photography techniques into the recreation of iconic paintings, creating visually stunning and thought-provoking works. - **Art:** Exploring the boundaries of traditional art by merging classic paintings with contemporary elements, sparking new conversations and interpretations. - **Children's Entertainment:** Opportunities for incorporating iconic paintings into children's educational programs or interactive exhibits, making art history accessible and engaging for young audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Art-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hape-x-the-met.md) - [Ultra-Detailed Museum Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-watch.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustav-klimt1.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Artist Painting-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflowers-set.md)