Vesper (Evening)
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vesper (Evening) is a 1640 ink by Charles Le Brun, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man sitting on a tree stump, holding a horn in his right hand and a small child on his lap. The man is shirtless, with a cloth draped over his left shoulder, and has short hair. The child is also shirtless, with their back turned towards the viewer. In front of them are two large vases, one on the ground and the other on a table. The background is dark, with some foliage visible behind the man. The scene is set in a natural environment, with the tree stump and foliage suggesting a rural or wilderness setting. The use of dark shadows and strong contrasts adds to the dramatic effect of the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other Baroque artists, who often used dramatic lighting and intense emotions to convey their message.
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