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Refreshing the Thirsty
Michael Sweerts, c. 1646 - c. 1649
Sweerts painted his series of the ‘Seven Works of Mercy’ on different kinds of linen. For this painting, he used rather coarse canvas; accordingly, his brushstrokes are broader. Visible in the background of this scene is the church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti in Rome, an allusion to the necessity – then as now – of helping the needy and offering refreshment to the thirsty.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-2846
- Dimensionsheight 72 cm x width 97.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas