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Caravaggio (1573-1610). Italian painter. The Fortune Teller
Caravaggio (1573-1610). Italian painter. The Fortune Teller. 1596-1597. Oil on canvas. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France
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1595 Baroque Caravaggio Divination Folklore Fortune Louvre Predicting Prediction Teller Folkloric Fortune Telling
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the captivating allure of the Renaissance with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular card features the mesmerizing artwork "The Fortune Teller" by the legendary Italian painter Caravaggio, created between 1596-1597. With oil on canvas techniques, this masterpiece, now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, comes alive on your card. Share the beauty and intrigue of Caravaggio's masterpiece with loved ones as a thoughtful gesture or expression of admiration. Perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking to add a touch of timeless elegance to their correspondence. Order now and let the art of Caravaggio bring joy to your special moments.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Caravaggio's 'The Fortune Teller' is a captivating masterpiece of the Baroque period, painted between 1595 and 1597. This oil on canvas painting, now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, showcases the Italian artist's exceptional talent for capturing the human condition with raw emotion and dramatic lighting. The scene depicts a fortune teller, a woman with an enigmatic expression, engaging in a clandestine reading for a young man. Her outstretched hand reveals a tarot card, while her other hand rests on a crystal ball, both traditional tools of divination. The man, with a look of intense focus and anticipation, leans in close to hear her prediction. Caravaggio's use of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark, creates a dramatic and suspenseful atmosphere. The dimly lit room, with its heavy shadows, emphasizes the intimacy of the moment between the fortune teller and her client. The figures are rendered with remarkable detail, from the intricate folds of their clothing to the expressive lines on their faces. The painting is a fascinating glimpse into the folkloric traditions of the time, when belief in the power of fortune telling was widespread. It also speaks to the human desire for knowledge of the future and the unknown. Caravaggio's 'The Fortune Teller' is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the intrigue and allure of the unknown, making it a beloved and enduring work of art.
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