Boy with an Apple
1775
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1775
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting depicts a young boy with curly blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and leaning on a table. He is holding an apple in his right hand. The boy's gaze is directed to the left, and his expression is contemplative. The background of the painting is dark, which highlights the boy's features and the apple he is holding. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
