1666
oil
canvas
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
Caritas is a 1666 oil by Erasmus Quellinus II, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.
The painting depicts a woman in a red dress, holding a baby and standing next to two other children. The woman is looking down at the baby, while the children are playing around her. The background is dark and cloudy. The woman's dress is a deep red color, and the baby is wearing a white cloth. The children are naked, and one of them is reaching out to touch the baby's hand. The overall mood of the painting is one of warmth and tenderness. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Erasmus Quellinus II, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro and glazing techniques to create a sense of depth and emotion in his paintings.
Erasmus Quellinus the Younger or Erasmus Quellinus II (November 19, 1607 – November 11, 1678) was a Flemish painter, engraver, draughtsman and tapestry designer who worked in various genres including history, portrait, allegorical, battle and animal paintings.
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