Charity
The Met
Artist: Cesare Dandini(Italian, Florence 1596–1657 Florence)
Date: ca. 1630
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 47 1/8 x 41 1/2 in. (119.7 x 105.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Friedman, 1969
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman in blue and red breastfeeds a baby, flanked by two children and an ornate lamp
Detailed Description
A central seated woman with light skin and dark hair wears a blue veil adorned with a wreath of red and white flowers. She is dressed in a blue garment over a white undergarment, with a flowing red drape covering her lower body. Her gaze is directed slightly to her left. She holds a plump, light-skinned infant to her exposed right breast, and the infant is actively suckling. The infant's head is turned towards the viewer, with a slightly open mouth. To the upper left of the woman, a light-skinned child with curly brown hair looks down at a silver ewer, which they hold with both hands. Below this child, another child with curly brown hair is partially visible, holding a large, ribbed, dark-colored shell or vessel. In the bottom left corner, an ornate green oil lamp with decorative figures, possibly putti, on its sides emits a bright, flame-like light upwards. To the right of the central woman, a dark, fluted architectural column or pillar is partially visible against the deep, dark background. The figures are brightly lit, creating a strong contrast with the dark surroundings.
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