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Charity (Caritas), by Unknown, oil

Charity (Caritas)

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Charity (Caritas) is an oil by Unknown, depicting Putti, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a woman surrounded by four putti, or cherubs. The woman is dressed in a flowing white robe with a red cloak draped over her lap, while the putti are naked and appear to be playing with her clothing. The scene is set against a dark background, with a glimpse of blue sky visible in the upper right corner. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and innocence, with the woman and putti exuding a sense of peace and contentment. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful allegory, you might want to look up the work of Titian.

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