Two Boys in a Landscape
1650
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1650
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
This painting shows two boys standing in a landscape. The boy on the left is taller and wears a dark outfit with a white collar and red stockings. He has one hand in his pocket. The boy on the right is shorter and holds a long stick. He wears a dark outfit with a white collar and blue stockings. The background is a landscape with trees and a body of water. The boys are posed formally, looking straight ahead. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The artist, Herman Doncker, is known for his portraits and landscapes. If you're interested in learning more about his work, you might want to look up the artist Herman Doncker.
