Artwork
Head of a peasant boy
Head of a peasant boy is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Head of a peasant boy is a painting executed on a tile, a medium often used for portraits in Florence from the 15th century onwards.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a boy's head with a simple expression, his face being the main focus. His features suggest Northern European characteristics, making him an interesting subject in a Florentine artwork.
Technique & Style
The use of a tile as the painting's support is notable, as is the boy's rendering, which may be associated with the sfumato technique, characteristic of certain artworks from this period.
History & Provenance
The work was likely created by a foreign artist during a stay in Florence in the late 17th century, reflecting the cultural exchange that occurred in the city during this time.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
