Artwork
Boy in red
Boy in red is an oil painting by Fra Galgario. It dates from 1705 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Boy in red is a portrait painted in oil around 1705 by Fra' Galgario, an artist active in Bergamo during the late-Baroque or Rococo period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy with a serious expression, wearing a red hat and cloak over a blue jacket, with his face as the primary focus.
Technique & Style
Fra' Galgario employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with the boy's face and clothing highlighted against a dark background, and used red and blue to add color to the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fra’ Galgario (4 March 1655 – December 1743), born Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi, and also called Fra’ Vittore del Galgario, was an Italian painter, mainly active in Bergamo as a portraitist during the Rococo or late-Baroque period.
