Nuns at Work
Magnasco’s idiosyncratic vision combined densely populated, often slightly fantastical, subjects with a dark palette and loose touch. His images of monks and nuns in theatrical, cavernous interiors were some of his most popular, and they sparked many imitators, including the unknown author of this painting. The paint surface lacks the surety, detail, and quickness of touch found in Magnasco’s own work.
Artwork Details
- Title: Nuns at Work
- Artist: Follower of Alessandro Magnasco (Italian, Milanese, first half 18th century)
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 20 1/8 x 28 3/8 in. (51.1 x 72.1 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
- Object Number: 1982.60.13
- Curatorial Department: European Paintings
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