The Fortune Teller
1633
This iconic Baroque masterpiece by Georges de La Tour depicts a naive young man having his fortune told by an elderly Romani woman while surrounding figures covertly pickpocket him. The composition is celebrated for its dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, richly layered narrative, and extraordinarily detailed rendering of textures and costumes. Dated between 1633 and 1639, it stands as a definitive example of 17th century French genre painting and La Tour's penetrating psychological storytelling. The work carries a visible signature in the upper right corner of the canvas.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Museum
Notes
Date range per document label: 1633 to 1639. Signature visible in upper right corner of painting, consistent with user input confirming signed status. Work noted as 'spotted' by user indicating this is a sighting record rather than an ownership record.
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