Jeune femme faisant la charité à l’entrée de la chapelle de l’hôpital San Sebastian à Cordoue 1863

"Jeune femme faisant la charité à l’entrée de la chapelle de l’hôpital San Sebastian à Cordoue" (Young Woman Giving Charity at the Entrance of the Chapel of the San Sebastian Hospital in Cordoba) is a painting by Léon Bonnat completed in 1863. The scene depicts a wealthy woman in a black dress and veil offering coins to a group of impoverished people outside the chapel. Bonnat's detailed depiction of the figures and their surroundings creates a poignant portrayal of the social disparity and charity during this period. The painting is a testament to Bonnat's mastery of realism and his ability to capture the humanity and dignity of his subjects.