Artwork
Knabenbildnis
Knabenbildnis is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Codde. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Knabenbildnis is a portrait painting executed in oil paint by Pieter Codde, dated to around 1650.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy against a dark, plain background, dressed in formal attire with a black vest, white collar, and gold buttons, holding a folded red cloth.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sharp definition of the boy's features, making them stand out against the dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Jacobsz Codde was a Dutch painter of genre works, guardroom scenes and portraits.
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