Charity
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[Oil on canvas, 77
1/8 x 46 inches (196 x 117 cm), Private collection]
Charity
Charity currently holds the
world record for a Bouguereau painting sold
at auction selling in the summer
of 2000 for 3,600,000 US dollars.
The painting depicts a beautiful woman
caring and protecting five young
children giving them her nurturing,
sustenance, and knowledge.
The nurturing is represented by her bared breasts
indicating her intent
to allow the children to nurse from her, and
illustrating her willingness
to give of herself for their well
being.
Under her left foot is an overturned jug with gold and silver coins
flowing
out of it.
This symbol reveals that there is no cost too great for
their happiness,
and that she is willing spend whatever money it takes to
ensure it, even
if it’s everything that she has.
By her right foot a boy
is leaning on a pile of books, showing her intent
to educate them and give
them the gift of knowledge.
Charity is a truly exquisite painting using
symbolic imagery to portray
the true meaning of selflessness and of course
charity.
[by Kara Ross]
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