Saint Rose of Lima with Child Jesus
1690
oil
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
In this painting, a woman in a long, dark robe stands in front of a landscape with flowers and birds. She wears a crown of flowers and holds a child in her right arm. The child has a halo and is dressed in a pink robe, holding a blue orb with a gold cross. The woman's left hand holds a bouquet of flowers. The woman's attire and the child's halo suggest a religious theme. The painting's style and the use of oil paint indicate a level of detail and realism. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in their compositions.
