The reading of the hand 1865

Carl Bloch's "The Reading of the Hand" (1865) depicts a woman in a flowing blue gown receiving a palm reading from a man in a rustic outfit. The scene is set in an arched doorway, with the woman's bag and other details suggesting a journey or a crossroads in her life. The artist captures the intrigued expression on the woman's face, creating a sense of anticipation and curiosity about what the future holds. This evocative and realistic painting exemplifies Bloch's skill in capturing human emotion and narrative.