Visit to the Sick by Pietro Longhi. An 18th-century interior scene depicting two women and two men engaged in a social visit, with one woman reclining and another in a shimmering pink gown.

Visit to the Sick

Pietro Longhi

1774 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 18th-century Venetian genre painting by Pietro Longhi capturing an intimate moment of social life.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1774 by the renowned Venetian artist Pietro Longhi, this scene illustrates the refined social customs of the era. The work features a delicate interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the rich textiles and expressive gestures of the figures gathered for a domestic visit.

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