Who painted A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself?

A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself was painted by Michiel Sweerts in 1652.

Where can I see A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself?

A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself is held by Mauritshuis.

What movement is A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself?

A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself?

Museum-quality prints of A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself

Michiel Sweerts , 1652

A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Michiel Sweerts. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.

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Overview

A Sleeping Boy and a Man Removing Fleas from Himself is a 1652 oil painting by Michiel Sweerts, a Flemish artist associated with the Baroque period and the Bamboccianti group in Rome.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a shirtless man delousing himself beside a sleeping boy and a dog, set against a serene outdoor backdrop with distant figures and landscape.

Technique & Style

Sweerts' work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age genre scene tradition, characterized by everyday subjects and a focus on low-life scenes and allegory.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Mauritshuis collection, reflecting Sweerts' itinerant career that spanned various European cities, including Rome, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

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Artist

Michiel Sweerts

Michiel Sweerts or Michael Sweerts (29 September 1618 – 1 June 1664) was a Flemish painter and printmaker of the Baroque period, who is known for his allegorical and genre paintings, portraits and tronies.