Saint Roch Cured by the Angel
1545
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1545
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting depicts a man sitting on a stone bench, with a young child in his lap. The man is dressed in a green tunic and red cloak, while the child wears a white robe. A large tree trunk is visible behind them, with a red hat hanging from a branch. In the background, a landscape with buildings and a cloudy sky can be seen. The man gently holds the child's arm, and a small dog lies on the ground beside them. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tenderness. To learn more about the artist who created this beautiful scene, look up Moretto da Brescia.