Refreshing the Thirsty, Michael Sweerts, c. 1646 - c. 1649
1649
72.0 x 98.0 cm
The thirsty lavs. In an Italian environment a group of thirsty people get to drink. In the middle a standing bald beggar with a stick. In the background a church on a hill, perhaps the SS. Trinità dei Monti. Part of a series of representations of the seven works of mercy (see: SK-A-2845/48).
Michael Sweerts (? – ?)
Michael Sweerts was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his precise and detailed landscapes and architectural scenes, often featuring Italianate settings and figures; celebrated for works like 'View of the Forum Romanum' and pioneering landscape painting as an independent genre, discover the captivating clarity of Sweerts’ vision at ArtsDot.
About this artwork
- Title: Refreshing the Thirsty, Michael Sweerts, c. 1646 - c. 1649
- Artist: Michael Sweerts
- Year: 1649
- Original dimensions: 72.0 x 98.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic