The Clubfooted boy 1642

"The Clubfooted Boy" is an oil painting on canvas created in 1642 by Spanish Baroque painter Jusepe de Ribera. It depicts a young boy with a clubfoot, holding a staff and a large hat, and smiling at the viewer with a touch of defiance. Ribera, known for his realistic depictions of suffering and poverty, uses light and shadow to create a dramatic and compelling portrait of the boy's physical disability and his resilience in the face of adversity. The painting is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, and is a powerful example of Ribera's mastery of chiaroscuro.