Pietro Perugino - Portrait of a boy

• Title: Portrait of a boy
• Artist: Pietro Perugino (c.1446-c.1523)
• Date: 1495
• Medium: Oil on panel
• Dimensions: 37 × 26 cm

“Portrait of a Boy” by Perugino captures a young male figure with a serene countenance painted with smoothe, delicate brushstrokes.

The boy’s features exude innocence and youth, with soft, rounded contours and a gentle expression. Perugino’s skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the portrait, emphasizing the boy’s tender features and imbuing the painting with a sense of tranquility.

In this painting, Perugino conveys the essence of youth- purity and simplicity.