Portrait of a Young Boy

Frans van Mieris the Elder Dutch

17th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Portrait of a Young Boy
Artist: Frans van Mieris the Elder (Dutch, Leiden 1635–1681 Leiden)
Date: 17th century
Medium: Black chalk, heightened with white, touches of graphite
Dimensions: sheet: 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (14 x 9.8 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Harry G. Sperling Fund, 1995
Object Number: 1995.99
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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