Vagabonds resting in the ruins of the Colosseum
1641
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1641
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows two people sitting on the ground in front of ancient ruins. The person on the right is wearing a white headscarf and a dark jacket over a white shirt. They are holding a baby and looking at the other person. The person on the left is wearing a dark jacket and pants, and is holding a stick. They are looking at the person on the right. The ruins are made of large stones and have arches. In the background, there is a blue sky with white clouds. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail in the textures of the stones and the clothing. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. If you like this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Michelangelo Cerquozzi.
