Portrait of a Boy – By Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, 1490s. A student of Leonardo da Vinci
Postcard from Belarus
Alexandra Ozerova, in marriage Struiskaya. ‘Portrait of Alexandra Struiskaya’ was created in 1772 by Fyodor Rokotov in Rococo style. Alexandra Struiskaya was a prominent figure in 18th-century Russian society. Born into a noble family, she was known for her beauty and intellect. Her life intertwined with the cultural elite of St. Petersburg, where she became a muse for artists and a symbol of grace and sophistication.
Lovely! Quite a talented student of da Vinci’s.
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Love the side eye on the first one. The portrait of a boy makes me want to know more of his story.
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Some superb painting of wavy hair by Boltraffio, a fine portrait.
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A lot of details on these beautiful faces!
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