1696
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
Dominant colour
Boy Holding a Torch is a 1696 oil by Godfried Schalcken, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.
The painting shows a young boy holding a lit torch in his right hand. He is wearing a white shirt and a red cloak, and his face is illuminated by the light of the torch. The background is dark, with only a few hints of the surroundings visible. The boy's expression is serious, and his eyes are fixed intently on something in front of him. The torch casts a warm glow over his face and clothing, creating a sense of drama and tension. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The overall effect is one of quiet intensity, as if the boy is lost in thought or contemplating something important. Look up the artist: Godfried Schalcken.
Godfried Schalcken (8 October 1643 – 16 November 1706) was a Dutch artist who specialized in genre paintings and portraits.
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