Giotto’s Childhood
1898
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
1898
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
This painting depicts a young boy sitting on a rock, wearing a straw hat and holding a long stick in his right hand. He is dressed in a loincloth and has a bag slung over his shoulder. A white dog stands beside him, looking up at the boy. The boy's facial expression is serious, and his posture suggests he is taking a break from his journey. The background of the painting features a grassy field with trees and bushes, set against a light blue sky. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
