Who painted Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter?

Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter was painted by Pierre Subleyras in 1745.

Where can I see Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter?

Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter?

Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter

Pierre Subleyras , 1745

Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Subleyras. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter is a 1745 oil painting by Pierre Subleyras, a French artist active in Italy during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic periods.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a hermit, a widow, and her daughter in a scene of quiet devotion. The hermit's kneeling posture and the gestures of the two women convey a sense of spiritual guidance and concern.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by the use of chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and drama. The strong contrast between light and dark draws attention to the central figures, and is typical of the Rococo movement.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Subleyras

Pierre Subleyras (French: ; November 25, 1699 – May 28, 1749) was a French painter, active during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period, mainly in Italy.