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The Boy and Two Old Men

Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures in a seated position. The central figure is in the foreground with most of their body visible, including legs and feet, drawn in a seated posture leaning slightly to one side. The central figure's facial features are softly depicted, and they have curly hair cascading down around their shoulders. This figure is partially dressed in draped clothing, possibly a robe or cloak, that covers the body loosely with visible folds. The two other figures, positioned to the right, have full beards and curly hair, their facial details are drawn in a stylized manner. There is no jewelry visible nor any objects being held by the figures. The background of the image has sketchy lines and shadowing, giving an impression of interior or an abstract space, possibly with some foliage hints on the top left corner. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic, likely an etching or sketch.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3289 × 4265 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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