Artwork
Portrait of a Boy
Portrait of a Boy is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan de Bray. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Boy is a 1662 oil painting by Jan de Bray, a Dutch Golden Age artist from Haarlem. The work is a portrait of a young boy and is now held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a fair-skinned boy with brown hair, wearing a brown jacket with a white collar and a small silver button. He gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, his features highlighted against a dark background.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with light and shadow adding dimension to the boy's face and clothing. This technique is characteristic of de Bray's style, which often blended portraiture and historical references.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan de Bray (c. 1627 – April 4, 1697) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. He lived and worked in Haarlem until the age of 60, when he went bankrupt and moved to Amsterdam. Jan de Bray was influenced by his father Salomon…
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