In this section we dive a little bit deeper into the works’ subject matter. What or who is depicted?
So, is it Milton?
Portrait of a Boy, Age Twelve has long been considered a portrait of the English poet John Milton (1608–1674). But does this identification hold up under scrutiny? Let’s take a closer look.
Genre Painting
Many of the works included in this project fall within a thematic category referred to as genre painting. What was the appeal of such scenes of “everyday life,” and for whom were they painted?
So, is it Milton?
Portrait of a Boy, Age Twelve has long been considered a portrait of the English poet John Milton (1608–1674). But does this identification hold up under scrutiny? Let’s take a closer look.
Genre Painting
Many of the works included in this project fall within a thematic category referred to as genre painting. What was the appeal of such scenes of “everyday life,” and for whom were they painted?