The Unveiling of Truth
1900
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1900
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting features a large, central urn with a figure emerging from it. Above the urn, a group of women in white robes carry large jugs on their heads. Below the urn, three smaller panels depict a man in a blue robe, a nude figure unveiling a cloth, and another man holding a blue cloth. The central figure is surrounded by a halo of light, while the background is a deep blue-green. The overall mood is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
