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Refreshing the Thirsty
Michael Sweerts (1618–1664), oil on canvas, c. 1646–1649
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 characteristicsolieverf op doek













