Kaksi hedelmiä syövää kerjäläispoikaa, kopio Murillon mukaan
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Two barefoot boys sit outdoors with a basket of fruit and a dog. One boy holds a slice of pear up to his mouth, his head tilted back as if surprised. The other watches, his hand resting on the basket. The dog sits nearby, looking calm. The background is dark and blurry, but you can see a few trees and bushes. The boys’ clothes are simple and worn, suggesting they might be poor. The basket has apples, pears, and maybe a melon—food that looks fresh but seems out of place for them. This painting uses chiaroscuro, the strong contrast between light and dark.
