Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Willem Wissing
A striking 17th-century portrait of a young boy in classical attire, accompanied by a faithful hound against an atmospheric landscape.
Lord John Hay and Charles Hay, Third Marquis of Tweeddale
Gerard Soest
1673 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An enchanting 17th-century double portrait of two children in a theatrical landscape accompanied by their animal companions.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1673 by Gerard Soest, this striking oil portrait depicts Lord John Hay and Charles Hay, later the 3rd Marquis of Tweeddale. The composition captures the children with a blend of aristocratic poise and youthful charm, set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop and featuring a parrot, a spaniel, and a greyhound.
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