A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill
1675 National Gallery
About this artwork
This oil painting on canvas depicts a young, smiling boy resting his arms on a stone ledge, wearing a simple tunic. It is a classic example of Murillo’s interest in depicting the impoverished youth of 17th-century Seville with dignity and charm.
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Murillo was renowned for his depictions of street children in Seville, capturing their resilience and infectious joy despite their poverty. Unlike many artists of his time who portrayed the poor as tragic figures, Murillo often imbued his subjects with a sense of warm humanity and genuine happiness, making this piece a standout example of his genre works.
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A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1675
