Three Generations

fransvanmieristheelder

Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden, Netherlands

character portrait

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portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

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celebrity portrait

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"Three Generations" is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Frans van Mieris the Elder. It is believed to be a self-portrait of the artist with his father and son. The painting is known for its meticulous detail and depiction of everyday life, typical of van Mieris's work. The three figures in the painting are positioned in an artist's studio, surrounded by art supplies and objects, suggesting the generational passing of artistic knowledge. It's a charming look into the life of a 17th-century Dutch painter.