1745
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow and her Daughter is a 1745 oil by Pierre Subleyras, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts a scene with three figures: a man in a brown robe, a woman in a white dress with a red bodice, and another woman in a white head covering and brown robe. The man is kneeling on the floor, while the two women stand beside him. The background is dark, with some objects visible behind the figures. The man's posture suggests he is in a state of devotion or prayer. The woman in the white head covering appears to be gesturing towards him, possibly offering guidance or comfort. The other woman looks on with a concerned expression. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. For more information on this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Pierre Subleyras (French: ; November 25, 1699 – May 28, 1749) was a French painter, active during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period, mainly in Italy.
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