Scene from Molière's 'Le Tartuffe'
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a scene from Molière's 'Le Tartuffe', with four individuals gathered around a table. The man on the left is dressed in a black robe and white wig, while the woman beside him wears a green dress and a red hat. Another woman sits on a couch, and a fourth person is partially visible in the background. The room is furnished with a clock, a wooden cabinet, and a table covered with a white cloth. A notable detail in the painting is the contrast between the formal attire of the man and the more casual clothing of the women. This contrast adds a sense of tension to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
