Monks in the Cloister of the Church of Gesù e Maria, Rome
The Met
Artist: François Marius Granet(French, Aix-en-Provence 1775–1849 Aix-en-Provence)
Date: 1808
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (49.5 x 39.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Whitney Collection, Gift of Wheelock Whitney III, and Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McVeigh, by exchange, 2003
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A long, vaulted corridor with robed figures and a child, opening to a sunlit courtyard
Detailed Description
A long, vaulted corridor, rendered with a strong sense of perspective, features a ceiling composed of a series of receding arches, dark at the apex and gradually lightening towards the walls. The walls are a light, neutral color, possibly off-white or light gray, with darker, reddish-brown sections above the arches. On the left side, three figures in dark, hooded robes stand near a recessed doorway. One is partially obscured, facing inward, while another stands with his back mostly to the viewer. The third robed figure, slightly further right, faces right, holding a small, indistinct object. Above them, a brown crucifix is mounted on the wall, and below it, the faint text "PATER NOSTER" is visible. On the right side, a single robed figure in dark robes stands facing left, holding a rosary or similar string of beads. Beside him, a young child with bare legs and a light-colored top sits on a low, dark ledge, looking towards the robed figure. A small, round tray with colorful items rests in front of the child. The right wall features a series of columns and arches, creating recesses. At the far end of the corridor, a large archway opens to an outdoor courtyard bathed in bright sunlight, revealing a statue or fountain. Another robed figure is visible in the distant archway, partially silhouetted. The floor of the corridor is a light, dusty brown, with shadows cast from the architectural elements and figures.
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