Georges de La Tour - Joseph the Carpenter (1642)BaroquesFrench BaroqueGeorges de La TourLe Louvre (FR)French ArtReligiousChiaroscuroJesusGeorges de La Tour's painting "Joseph the Carpenter" depicts a young Jesus with Saint Joseph, his earthly father, in a style “à la chandelle”.
Georges de La Tour - Woman With a Flea (c.1635)Georges de La TourBaroquesFrench BaroqueNancy (FR)FrenchScene de genreChiaroscuroFemale nudeGeorges de La Tour's "Woman with a Flea" (Femme à la puce) exemplifies La Tour's signature use of candlelight to create dramatic contrasts and emotional depth. The painting depicts a woman engaged in the intimate act of removing a flea.