Artwork
The Giving of Alms
The Giving of Alms is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartolomeo Schedoni. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Giving of Alms is a painting by Bartolomeo Schedoni, created in 1604. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene where a woman, dressed in a long robe and head covering, holds a baby and is surrounded by figures, including a kneeling man reaching out to the child. The somber atmosphere suggests a moment of quiet charity or devotion.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro is evident in the painting, with a dark background contrasting with the lighter tones of the figures, creating a contemplative mood. The artist's application of this technique adds depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
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The Flight into Egypt
En fransk dronning med krone og blå kappe indvirket med guld, liljer, giver almisse til de fattige
En fransk dronning med krone og blå kappe indvirket med guld, liljer, giver almisse til de fattige
Hl. Joseph mit dem Kinde
The Flight into Egypt
Maria mit dem Kind (?)
Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist as a Child
Holy Family with the Infant St. John
Die Vermählung der hl. Katharina
The Giving of Alms