Who painted Lost Coin?

Lost Coin was painted by Domenico Fetti in 1620.

Where can I see Lost Coin?

Lost Coin is held by Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

What movement is Lost Coin?

Lost Coin is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Lost Coin

Domenico Fetti , 1620

Lost Coin is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Domenico Fetti. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1620 by the Italian Baroque artist Domenico Fetti, *Lost Coin* is an oil painting that forms part of the early Baroque repertoire. The work is presently housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, where it is displayed among other 17th‑century European pieces.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a woman dressed in white with red‑sleeved cuffs, kneeling on a dimly lit floor. She holds a candle in her right hand and appears to be searching, suggesting a narrative of loss and diligent seeking, a theme often linked to religious allegory in Baroque art.

Technique & Style

Fetti employs a restrained chiaroscuro, allowing the candle’s glow to illuminate the figure while casting deep shadows across the surrounding walls. This contrast creates a palpable sense of depth and emphasizes the quiet intensity of the scene, characteristic of early Baroque approaches to light and atmosphere.

History & Provenance

After its execution in Rome, the painting entered various private collections before being acquired by the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister. Its documented provenance traces a path through European collectors, reflecting the continued interest in Fetti’s modest yet compelling religious works.