1767
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Cimon and Pero: "Roman Charity" is a 1767 oil by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, a Rococo painting work, depicting Aeneas, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a woman breastfeeding an elderly man. The woman is dressed in a white and pink top with a blue skirt, while the man is seated on the floor, wearing only a red cloth around his waist. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the warm tones of the figures. The woman's gesture is one of tenderness and care, as she nourishes the older man. For more on this style of dramatic lighting, look up chiaroscuro.
Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French pronunciation: , 21 August 1725 – 4 March 1805) was a French painter of portraits, genre scenes, and history painting.
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