Refreshing the Thirsty, Michael Sweerts, c. 1646 - c. 1649 painting The thirsty laves. In an Italian area a group of thirsty people get to drink. In the middle a standing bare beggar with a stick. In the background a church on a hill, perhaps the SS. Trinità dei Monti. Part of a series of performances of the seven works of mercy (see: SK-A-2845/48). canvas. oil paint (paint) giving the thirsty to drink, 'sitiens potatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy

---

Size: 6390px × 4654px
Photo credit: © piemags/rmn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: