Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of Charity (Caritas)
Unknown Artist
A refined 18th-century allegorical oil painting depicting Charity as a woman caring for three cherubic children.
Johanna de Geer and her Children as Caritas
Ferdinand Bol
1664 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1664 Dutch portrait by Ferdinand Bol presents Johanna de Geer and her children in the allegorical guise of Charity, combining familial intimacy with Baroque grandeur.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Created by Ferdinand Bol, a prominent student of Rembrandt, this oil on canvas captures Johanna de Geer with her children, Cecilia and Laurens Trip. The composition is an allegory of Caritas (Charity), featuring luminous skin tones and masterful rendering of luxurious textiles. The heavy red drapery and classical architecture lend a sense of dignity and timelessness to this warm family scene.
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