The painting depicts a woman with fair skin and red hair pulled back, wearing a red dress and a white shawl draped over her shoulder and around her body. She is holding a baby with fair skin and dark hair in her left arm. The baby is wearing a white cloth and has their left hand on the woman's chest. A small child with fair skin and blonde hair stands to the left, peeking over the woman's right shoulder. Behind them, a cherub-like figure with fair skin and dark hair lies on its back, with its left hand raised. The background is dark. The overall composition focuses on the woman and the children. The title of the painting is "Charity" and it is by Abraham Bloemaert.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 719 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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