Charity 1648 - 1719

"Charity" is an oil painting on canvas by Carlo Cignani, completed sometime between 1648 and 1719. The painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, and portrays a woman with three children, one of whom is a naked child. The woman is dressed in a soft, flowing robe, and she is depicted as a symbol of charity and compassion. Cignani was a prominent painter of the Baroque period, known for his use of light and shadow. This painting is a prime example of Cignani's distinctive style, which was characterized by its dramatic composition and emotional intensity.