Portrait of a boy in a hunting attire

Portrait of a boy in a hunting attire

Douwe Juwes de Dowe

1645

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a young boy dressed in hunting attire, standing in a landscape. He wears a black hat with a white and blue feather, a black jacket with white cuffs, and brown boots. In his right hand, he holds a bow and arrows, while his left hand grasps the leashes of two dogs, one black and one brown. The boy's outfit and the presence of the dogs suggest that he is about to go on a hunt. The background of the painting features a cloudy sky and a distant landscape, adding depth to the scene. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of volume and depth, drawing the viewer's attention to the boy and his dogs.

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