Clothing the Naked — Michael Sweerts

Michael Sweerts. Painted c. 1646 - c. 1649.

By having one of the figures look out of the painting at the viewer, Sweerts enhances the poignancy of ‘clothing the naked’. The brightly lit shoulder of the man at the centre of the composition emphasizes his nakedness, giving the painting a sense of immediacy.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 17th Century, Dutch painters in Italy.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 99 × 74 cm · Purchased with the support of the Commissie voor Fotoverkoop

Print: 99 × 74 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108006. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.