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Old woman and a boy with a candle, by Unknown, oil

Old woman and a boy with a candle

Unknown

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Old woman and a boy with a candle is an oil by Unknown, depicting Candle, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

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

About this work

This painting shows an elderly woman and a young boy sitting together, illuminated by the soft glow of a candle. The woman, with a gentle expression, holds the candle, while the boy looks on with interest. The scene is set against a dark background, which adds to the warm, intimate atmosphere created by the candlelight. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and emotion to the scene. The warm tones of the painting evoke a sense of comfort and tranquility.

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