The Sacrament of Penance
1647
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1647
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a group of people in a room, with a table in the middle. The table has a white cloth on it, and there are various objects on top, including a large bowl. Some people are sitting, while others are standing or kneeling. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The people are dressed in classical-style clothing, with some wearing robes and others in more casual attire. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. The artist, Nicolas Poussin, used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting.
