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Portrait of a Baby Boy, by Bronzino, oil, 1540

Portrait of a Baby Boy

Bronzino

1540

oil

canvas

From the collection of Walters Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Baby Boy is a 1540 oil by Bronzino, a Mannerism work, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Bronzino
When & what style?
1540 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Walters Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a baby boy with curly brown hair, wrapped in a white cloth. The baby looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The baby's skin is pale, and the background is a muted green color. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a smooth texture. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Bronzino.

About the artist

Portrait of Bronzino
Artist

Bronzino

Agnolo di Cosimo (Italian: ; 17 November 1503 – 23 November 1572), usually known as Bronzino (Italian: Il Bronzino ) or Agnolo Bronzino, was an Italian Mannerist painter from Florence.

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