Science and Charity – Pablo Picasso, 1897
Framed Canvas Reproduction
Discover the precocious genius of a young Pablo Picasso in Science and Charity, a profoundly moving work completed when the artist was just 15 years old. Painted in 1897 during his academic period, this ambitious composition showcases Picasso’s early mastery of classical technique and his deep sensitivity to social themes.
The scene unfolds in a modest sickroom, where a frail woman lies in bed, tenderly cared for by two contrasting figures—a stoic doctor checking her pulse and a compassionate nun offering nourishment. The trio represents a powerful triad: science, faith, and charity, working together to preserve life in the face of mortality. With its tightly structured composition, lifelike modeling, and subdued palette, the painting reveals Picasso’s remarkable technical maturity and emotional depth well before his move into modernism.
This museum-grade framed canvas reproduction offers a rare glimpse into the formative years of one of the 20th century’s greatest artists. Ideal for collectors drawn to socially conscious art, historical realism, or the early roots of a revolutionary talent, Science and Charity is a statement of both skill and compassion.