The dream of the baby Jesus
1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The dream of the baby Jesus is a 1890 oil by Jules-Joseph Meynier, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting shows a serene scene of a baby being held by a woman, with a man sitting beside them. The baby is naked, and the woman is wearing a blue robe with a white top. The man is dressed in brown robes. Above them, a group of angels are gathered, playing various instruments. The painting is rendered in warm, muted colors, with a focus on earthy tones. The overall mood is one of peace and tranquility. To learn more about this style of painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jules-Joseph Meynier (1826–1915) was an artist, born in Paris.
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