According to the inscription at top right, this boy was 13 years old, but his identity could not be determined. At top left, it also states the year in which it was painted. The painting is one of the earlier portraits of Veronese; few children's portraits by him are known.
Specifications
| Title | Portrait of a boy |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 21,7 cm Height 30,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)
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| Accession number | 2570 (OK) |
| Credits | Acquired with the collection of D.G. Van Beuningen, 1958 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1958 |
| Creation date | in 1558 |
| Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
| Internal exhibitions |
De collectie als tijdmachine (2017) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)
Verona 1528 - Venetië 1588
Paolo Veronese was specialised in large biblical, allegorical and historical scenes. Veronese's choice of subject allowed him to fill his paintings with...
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