Job Mocked by His Wife 1635

"Job Mocked by His Wife" (1635), by Georges de la Tour, depicts a scene from the Book of Job. The painting features a starkly lit scene, using the glow of a single candle to illuminate Job, a figure clothed only in a loincloth, as his wife, in a bright red robe, mocks him for his suffering. De la Tour's use of chiaroscuro, the dramatic contrast of light and dark, heightens the emotional intensity of the scene. This work is a prime example of the French artist's mastery of Caravaggio-inspired realism, a style characterized by strong contrasts, naturalism, and a focus on religious themes.