Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Child as a Hunter
Nicolaes Maes
An enchanting 17th-century Dutch portrait of a child depicted as a young hunter in a bold red costume.
Portrait of a Boy in Classical Dress with a Bullfinch and Spaniel
Nicolaes Maes
1670 · Oil Paint, Panel
An enchanting 17th-century portrait of a child in classical attire, accompanied by his faithful spaniel and a pet bullfinch.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Entryway
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Dutch master Nicolaes Maes in 1670, this charming portrait depicts a young boy dressed in a shimmering pink tunic and a red cloak, holding a bullfinch. The inclusion of the spaniel adds a playful energy to the refined composition, which is presented in a classic feigned oval format. Maes’s late style is evident in the luminous color palette and the fluid, elegant handling of the sitter's drapery.
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