The healing of the woman with an issue of blood
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a crowd of people gathered around a tall, bearded man in a white robe. His hands are outstretched, and everyone is looking at him. Some people are kneeling, others stand with hands folded, and a few children reach toward him. The colors are soft—mostly pale blues, grays, and whites—with some warmer tones in the clothing. Notice how the figures blend into the background, making the scene feel dreamy. The artist used loose, flowing lines to keep everything connected. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style changed art.
