The Fortune Teller (L'indovina) by Pietro Longhi. A group of figures in 18th-century Venetian dress gather as an older woman reads the palm of a young woman in a voluminous white gown.

The Fortune Teller (L'indovina)

Pietro Longhi

1752 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century Venetian genre scene depicting a fortune teller reading a young woman's palm.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft white

About the piece

Painted by Venetian master Pietro Longhi in 1752, this charming oil work captures a moment of social intrigue. A young woman in a striking white dress and black lace veil presents her hand to an aged fortune teller, surrounded by curious onlookers in period costume, offering a glimpse into the daily life and fashions of 18th-century Venice.