The Broken Pitcher
1765
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1765
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The painting depicts a young girl standing in front of a stone fountain, holding a broken pitcher. She is dressed in a white robe with a pink headband and flowers in her hair. The girl's facial expression is calm, and her eyes are cast downward. In the background, there is a stone wall with a column and a lion statue. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene, with soft lighting and muted colors. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene.
