Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670) – attributed... Lot n° 41

Portrait of a Boy with a Goldfinch Oil on canvas 75 × 60 cm The half-portrait shows a blond boy with his torso turned slightly, looking happily at the viewer. On the boy's right hand sits a goldfinch, which the boy points to with a certain pride. His rosy complexion and the blonde strands of hair give him a vital look. The boy is wearing a grey Justaucorps over a white vest. The lace tie is decorated with a red silk loop. The picture is framed by an oval, painted wreath. It is most likely from a family gallery.