A Peasant Family
1669
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1669
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
A Peasant Family is a 1669 oil by Jean Michelin, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a peasant family in a dimly lit room. The family consists of a man, a woman, and three children. The man stands with a crutch, while the woman sits with a baby in her arms. Two children stand on either side of them. The family is dressed in simple, worn clothing. The room is sparse, with a basket of food and a jug in the corner. The atmosphere is somber, with the family's faces reflecting their hardships. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro next.
Jean Michelin (1623–1696) was an artist, born in Langres.
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