Charity 1743 - 1744

Francesco de Mura's "Charity" (1743-1744) is a Baroque painting depicting a woman breastfeeding a child while two other children watch. The scene is set in a classical architectural interior, with a column and a draped cloth in the background. This painting, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the tenderness and devotion of motherhood, a theme often explored by artists of this period. The soft colors and flowing lines enhance the overall sense of warmth and compassion, drawing the viewer into this intimate moment.