Ruth and Naomi 

"Ruth and Naomi", by Alfred Dehodencq, depicts a scene from the biblical book of Ruth, in which Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth are travelling to Bethlehem. Dehodencq uses a somber color palette and expressive poses to capture the emotional weight of their journey. The work is part of a larger trend of 19th-century paintings that drew inspiration from biblical narratives. The artist's signature can be found in the lower right corner of the canvas, while the two figures' bare feet and the dramatic sky add to the overall realism of the piece.