Charity
1540
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1540
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting depicts a woman surrounded by three children, all with fair skin and curly red hair. The woman wears a pink dress with a gold brooch, while the children are nude except for pink cloths. The woman holds a child in her right arm and another on her lap, with the third child standing to her left. The painting features a dark background, which contrasts with the warm tones of the figures. The woman's expression is serene, and the children appear playful. To learn more about the artistic technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.