Artwork
Portrait of a Boy
Portrait of a Boy is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Harmen Willems Wieringa. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a full-length portrait of a young boy standing in a dark room, holding a black hat in his right hand.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a full-length portrait of a young boy standing in a dark room, holding a black hat in his right hand.
Subject & Meaning
The boy wears a red coat with gold trim and stands beside a small table holding a few books, suggesting a connection to wealth and learning.
Technique & Style
The portrait is notable for its simplicity, eschewing dramatic poses and symbols of status common in 17th-century portraits.
History & Provenance
The artist and the boy's identity remain unknown, as the work is unsigned.
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Artist & collection
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