George Duke of Buckingham with his Brother Francis

James MacArdell after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two young boys depicted from head to toe, both standing upright in a formal portrait. The boy on the left has wavy, shoulder-length hair, with delicate features and a slight smile. He is wearing a satin ensemble with a fitted doublet, slashed sleeves, and short knee-length breeches, accessorized with a lace collar. His hand is on his hip, while the other hand is not clearly visible due to the voluminous draped fabric of his attire, including a long cape-like garment. The boy on the right has similar facial features with straight hair falling around his face. He wears a satin outfit with a lace collar, and his hand is resting on his midsection with a draped fabric falling at his side. Both boys have embroidered shoes and stand in front of a backdrop showing a draped curtain on the left and a hint of landscape with trees to the right, conveying a sense of depth and formality typical of classical portraiture.