Portrait of a Boy
1662
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1662
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting is a portrait of a young boy. He has fair skin and shoulder-length brown hair. He is wearing a brown jacket with a white collar and a small silver button at the top. The boy is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the boy's features. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume. The artist's use of light and shadow adds dimension to the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in seeing more works that use chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.
