Garzia or Giovanni de' Medici
1575
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1575
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a young boy with dark, curly hair, dressed in a red robe with white lace trim on the collar and cuffs. He is holding a bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right. The background is dark, with a subtle greenish hue on the right side. The boy's attire and the presence of a bow and arrow suggest that he may be a member of a noble family. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the Renaissance period.
