Boy Drinking

"Boy Drinking"(1582-83) by Annibale Carracci

"Boy Drinking"(1582-83) by Annibale Carracci is a fantastic piece at the Cleveland Museum of Art. This genre scene is an early work by Carracci and is particularly notable for its naturalism, notice the way that the glass distorts the images. Also extremely interesting is the way Carracci's painting technique matches the subject matter. Meaning the matte, earthy colors and thick, rugged brushstrokes enhance the fact that the boy is an average citizen, (over) indulging and not a wealthy aristocrat. The Carraccis' (Annibale, Agostino and Ludovico) influence on Baroque art can't be overstated and we will be exploring more of their work in the coming months.