The Boy and Two Old Men

Parmigianino

Associated Names
Parmigianino

Artist, Parmese, 1503 - 1540

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.25

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 13, State iii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 88.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65576049

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