The Story
The Fortune-Teller by Georges de La Tour.
Rogers Fund, 1960.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Fortune-Teller
Georges de La Tour
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
The Fortune-Teller by Georges de La Tour.
Rogers Fund, 1960.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.