Boy on a pedestal
1734
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1734
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting shows a young boy with curly red hair, wearing a white shirt and an orange jacket. He is holding a pillar and looking upwards. The boy's gaze is directed towards something outside the frame, and his facial expression is one of curiosity. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the boy's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. Next, you might want to look up the artist Pietro Rotari.
