Boy with a Basket of Fruit (c.1593) by Caravaggio

Boy with a Basket of Fruit - Caravaggio - c.1593

Artwork Information

TitleBoy with a Basket of Fruit
ArtistCaravaggio
Datec.1593
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions70 x 67 cm
Art MovementBaroque,Tenebrism
Current LocationBorghese Gallery, Rome, Italy

About Boy with a Basket of Fruit

The artwork titled “Boy with a Basket of Fruit,” created by Caravaggio around the year 1593, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 70 x 67 cm. This piece belongs to the Baroque period, specifically the Tenebrism movement, and is currently housed in the Borghese Gallery in Rome, Italy. The genre of this artwork is classified as a portrait.

The painting depicts a young boy holding a basket brimming with an assortment of fruits. The boy is partially unclothed, with a light fabric draped loosely around his shoulders. His expression is soft and introspective, engaging the viewer with a gaze that conveys a sense of vulnerability and contemplation. The basket he holds is filled with a rich variety of fruits, including grapes, apples, and other vividly colored produce, all rendered with exquisite detail and realism. The composition showcases Caravaggio’s masterful use of chiaroscuro, a hallmark of the Tenebrism movement, where dramatic contrasts between light and dark are used to enhance the three-dimensional illusion and emotional intensity of the scene. The subtle interplay of light and shadow accentuates the textures of the fruits and the delicate features of the boy, creating a captivating and lifelike image.

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