Refreshing the Thirsty — Michael Sweerts

Michael Sweerts. Painted 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.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 97.5 × 72 cm · Purchased with the support of the Commissie voor Fotoverkoop

Print: 97.5 × 72 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/200108001. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.