The Attentive Nurse

The artwork The Attentive Nurse is a painting created by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin in 1747. It is currently held at the National Gallery of Art. The painting measures 0.37 meters in width and 0.462 meters in height.

The painting depicts a woman standing in a dimly lit room. She is dressed in a pink and white dress with a white cap covering her hair. She stands in front of a table covered with a white tablecloth, on which sit a loaf of bread, a pitcher, a glass, and a bowl. The woman is carefully peeling an egg, her attention focused on the task. The scene suggests a simple, domestic moment, likely in a humble household. The warm colors and soft lighting contribute to the overall sense of quiet intimacy.