Georges de La Tour (French, 1593–1653)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_de_La_Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Friday at 6:30 p.m., join magician Ryan Oakes and educator Megan Kuensting to explore “The Fortune Teller” by painter Georges de La Tour and the art of sleight of hand during this ‪#‎MetFridays‬ gallery conversation. http://bit.ly/1RGfTTM

Friday at 6:30 p.m., explore three European paintings and contemplate how the gesture and touch of a hand reveals meaning and emotion during this gallery talk: http://met.org/1MCupvc ‪#‎MetFridays‬

Georges de La Tour (French, 1593–1653) | The Fortune Teller | probably 1630s

Joseph the Carpenter, 1642, Louvre.

Saint Jerome reading

Dice-players, ca. 1651, probably his last work. Preston Hall Museum,Stockton-on-Tees, UK.

Featured Artwork of the Day: Georges de La Tour (French, 1593–1653) | The Penitent Magdalen | ca. 1640 http://met.org/1vfm6S5