1522
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Boy and Two Old Men is a 1522 ink by Parmigianino, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, a boy sits on a tree stump, facing two old men. The boy is dressed in a simple tunic, while the old men wear long robes. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by an unseen light source. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the composition. The old men's faces are lined with age, while the boy's features are smooth and youthful. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, a movement that emphasized classical ideals and humanism. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (11 January 1503 – 24 August 1540), also known as Francesco Mazzola or, more commonly, as Parmigianino (UK: , US: , Italian: ; "the little one from Parma"), was an Italian Mannerist…
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