Artwork
carità romana
carità romana is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartolomeo Manfredi. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Carità Romana is a 1615 painting by Bartolomeo Manfredi, held at the Uffizi Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a young woman in a yellow robe beside an older, chained man in dark attire. The woman's gaze meets the viewer's, while the man's face is partially shadowed and downturned. The scene suggests a narrative of compassion and connection.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, adding depth and emotional intensity to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo Manfredi was an Italian painter, a leading member of the Caravaggisti of the early 17th century.
