Allegory of Charity 1887

"Allegory of Charity" (1887) by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is a symbolic painting depicting a woman breastfeeding a child while another child reaches out to her. The scene, set in a tranquil landscape, embodies the virtue of charity and the nurturing power of motherhood. Chavannes, known for his monumental murals and idealized figures, creates a sense of serenity and timeless beauty in this work, now housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.