1792
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure (The Fortune Teller) is a 1792 oil by Jacques Sablet, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a group of people gathered around a woman, who is holding someone's hand and appears to be telling their fortune. The scene is set in a rustic, outdoor environment with a stone wall and a horse-drawn cart in the background. The woman is dressed in a long, white dress with a veil, while the others are wearing more casual, everyday clothing. The painting features a warm color palette, with earthy tones such as brown, beige, and green dominating the scene. The lighting is soft and diffused, with no harsh shadows or bright highlights. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as if the group is deeply engaged in the fortune teller's words. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and dimension to the painting.
Jacques-Henri Sablet (b. 28 Jan. 1749, Morges, † 22 Aug.1803, Paris) was a Swiss-French painter, part of a family of artists of Swiss origin. He was also known as Franz der Römer, Giacomo Sablez, Giacomo Sablé, Jacob…
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