Q131585202
1628
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1628
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
This painting shows a woman in a red dress holding a baby, with a man standing beside her. The woman is wearing a blue shawl and has a basket of flowers in front of her. A cherub is reaching for the flowers. The background is a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The woman's red dress and the blue shawl stand out against the more muted colors of the background. The cherub's wings and the flowers in the basket add a touch of warmth and life to the scene. You can explore more of Peter Paul Rubens' work by looking into his use of chiaroscuro.
