A Woman with a Dog

Giacomo Ceruti’s “A Woman with a Dog” dates from the 1740s. It measures 38 x 28 1/2 inches. The medium is oil on canvas. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art through the Maria DeWitt Jesup Fund in 1930.

Ceruti often depicted the lower classes in his works. This painting shows a woman with a dog, a common theme in his genre scenes. The dog’s presence adds a layer of companionship to the portrait.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, holds this painting. It is classified under European Paintings. The museum’s collection includes works from many periods and artists.

Ceruti was active in Northern Italy. Known for large-scale genre scenes, he portrayed beggars and craftsmen with empathy. He earned the nickname ‘Pitocchetto’ or ‘little beggar’ for this focus.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435864

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