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Boy Playing a Flute, 1630s, by Judith Leyster
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Boy Playing a Flute, 1630s, by Judith Leyster
Judith Leyster (1609-1660). Dutch painter. Boy Playing a Flute, 1630s. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden
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1630 1630s Baroque Bonnet Flute Frame Genre Gorget Hang Hanging
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This exquisite 17th-century painting, titled "Boy Playing a Flute" by the renowned Dutch artist Judith Leyster, captures the innocence and charm of childhood in the 1630s. The young boy, dressed in a fashionable coat and bonnet, sits confidently on a wooden chair, his posture and expression conveying a sense of maturity and focus. In his hands, he holds a golden flute, his fingers poised to produce beautiful music. The intricate details of the painting are evident in the folds of his coat, the texture of the chair, and the delicate ribbons adorning his cap. A gorget, a type of collar, is visible around his neck, a common accessory during this period. The painting, now hanging in the National Museum of Stockholm, Sweden, is an excellent example of the Dutch Baroque genre and showcases Leyster's exceptional skill as a painter. The use of naturalistic colors and the play of light on the boy's face and the flute add to the overall charm and allure of this work of art.
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