Old Man With a Boy

Old Man With a Boy

Michiel Sweerts

1651

paint

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

The painting depicts an old man with a boy, both seated at a table. The old man is positioned in the foreground, while the boy is partially visible behind him. The old man's attire consists of a brown shirt and a hat, and he has his hands clasped together. The boy, dressed in a brown shirt, is leaning forward with his head tilted to the right. In the background, a dark and shadowy area is visible, which contrasts with the well-lit faces of the two figures. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and contemplative. This painting is held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

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