# Portrait of a Young Boy

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## Artwork

- Artist: [DELFF, Jacob Willemsz I](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/delff-jacob-willemsz-i-rb826af00506b90>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Oil on panel, 62 x 48 cm

## Commentary

Delff portrayed most of his sitters down to the knees, as in this painting. The inscription at upper left states that the boy is two years old, although he looks considerably older.

## Related artworks

- [Portrait of the Artist and His Family](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/delff-jacob-willemsz-i-rb826af00506b90/portrait-of-the-artist-and-his-family-r6c4ea86097bc3d>)

## Attribution

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