Samels Family
1794
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1794
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting depicts a family of seven gathered around a table, with a woman in a white dress and a blue ribbon sitting at the center. She is surrounded by three children, two girls, and a boy, all dressed in white or brown clothing. A man in a blue coat with gold buttons sits on the right side of the table, while two portraits hang on the wall behind them. The room is decorated with a floral carpet and a dark-colored couch, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and family unity. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique in depth.
