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The Boy and Two Old Men

Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two figures. The figure on the left is seated, their full body visible with one arm bent and the other resting on their knee. They have wavy hair framing their face, which is angled downward. The figure is wearing a draped garment revealing their form. There are detailed elements around them like a tree in the upper left corner and stylized foliage below. To the right, there is another facing figure with partially visible facial features and tousled hair. The scene is etched with fine lines, creating a textured background suggesting a natural environment.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3377 × 4301 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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