1618
oil
panel
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Dominant colour
Parable of the Lost Drachma is a 1618 oil by Domenico Fetti, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
This painting depicts a woman on her hands and knees, intently searching the floor with a candle in hand. She is dressed in a long, flowing white skirt with a red, long-sleeved shirt underneath. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the only light source coming from the candle, which casts a warm glow on the woman's face and the surrounding area. In the background, there are various objects scattered about, including a small table, a chair, and some clothing. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and introspection, as the woman searches for something lost. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and her search. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Domenico Fetti (also spelled Feti) (c. 1589 – 16 April 1623) was an Italian Baroque painter who was active mainly in Rome, Mantua and Venice.
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