Philemon and Baucis

Philemon and Baucis

Timothy Cole

1927

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three people and a large bowl. The three individuals are dressed in robes, and one of them is holding a jug. The setting appears to be a room with a window and a table. A notable detail in this image is the use of shading and texture to create depth and dimension. The artist's use of light and shadow adds a sense of realism to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you can look up Cole, Timothy.

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