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Christian Charity, c. 1625-26 (oil on canvas)
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Christian Charity, c. 1625-26 (oil on canvas)
DAY235415 Christian Charity, c.1625-26 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 93.3x109.8 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA; eDayton Art Institute; Museum purchase with funds provided by Miss Anne Chapman; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23363324
© Dayton Art Institute Museum purchase with funds provided by Miss Anne Chapman / Bridgeman Images
Allaitement Allaiter Breastfeeding Chiaroscuro Compassion Humanity Infants Maternal Motherhood Adopting
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Christian Charity, c. 1625-26 by Guercino - A Timeless Depiction of Motherly Love and Compassion
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. This print showcases the masterpiece "Christian Charity" painted by Guercino in the early 17th century. The oil on canvas artwork measures 93.3x109.8 cm and is housed at The Dayton Art Institute in Ohio, USA. In this baroque painting, we witness a profound portrayal of motherhood and humanity's capacity for compassion. The artist skillfully employs chiaroscuro techniques to create a dramatic interplay between light and shadow, emphasizing the tender bond between a mother figure and her infants. The central theme revolves around adopting love as an act of Christian charity. With utmost tenderness, the nurturing mother breastfeeds her babies while surrounded by other children who symbolize the universal need for care and protection. Guercino's brushstrokes beautifully capture maternal devotion, evoking emotions that transcend time and culture. This timeless piece serves as a reminder that acts of kindness have no boundaries or limitations; they are inherent to our shared human experience. Thanks to Miss Anne Chapman's generous contribution, this remarkable artwork has found its home at The Dayton Art Institute where it continues to inspire visitors with its poignant message of empathy and selflessness. As we gaze upon this extraordinary painting through Bridgeman Images' lens, let us reflect on the power of love expressed through gestures both big and small – reminding us all that compassion knows no limits when it
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