The artwork titled “Boy with Flute” was created by the artist Giorgione in the year 1508. This portrait, rendered in oil on canvas, is associated with the High Renaissance art movement and is located at Hampton Court Palace in London, UK.
In the artwork, an introspective young boy gazes softly forward while holding a flute in his right hand. The boy’s curly hair drapes around his serene face, and he is dressed in a flowing garment characterized by softly draped fabric, capturing the delicate play of light and shadow. The background is dark and minimalist, drawing the viewer’s attention entirely to the boy’s contemplative expression and the finely detailed textures of his hair and clothing. The composition and delicate brushwork reflect the High Renaissance’s emphasis on humanism and naturalism.