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Nuns at Work

Nuns at Work

The Met

Artist: Alessandro Magnasco(Italian, Milanese, first half 18th century)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 20 1/8 x 28 3/8 in. (51.1 x 72.1 cm)

Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

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Brief Description

Several nuns in a dimly lit room engaged in various domestic tasks like sewing and spinning

Detailed Description

Seven nuns are in a dimly lit, dark brown room, performing various domestic tasks. The overall color palette is dominated by warm browns, ochres, and dark grays, with accents of white and pale blue. Light enters from a window in the upper left corner, casting a soft, pale blue glow. In the left foreground, a nun in a brown habit and white coif is seated, sewing white fabric. Next to her is a small wooden table with more white fabric and a basket. In the center foreground, another nun is seated, leaning over a low wooden table, working with white fabric. A small wooden stool is positioned near her feet. Further back, slightly to the left of center, a nun is seated, working with a piece of blue fabric. To the right of center, a nun is seated, operating a large wooden spinning wheel. In the right foreground, a nun is seated with her back mostly to the viewer, working with white fabric. In the background, on the left, a standing nun holds a tray with objects. On the right side of the background, another standing nun holds a tray near a wooden shelf unit that displays various pottery and other items. A white ball of yarn rests on the dark floor in the center of the room. The room contains several wooden chairs, tables, and stools.

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Nuns at Work by Alessandro Magnasco

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