Master John Parsons Millet 1889

"Master John Parsons Millet" is an oil painting by the renowned British artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema, painted in 1889. The painting depicts a young boy, John Parsons Millet, captured in a close-up portrait with a tender and intimate feel. Alma-Tadema is known for his meticulous attention to detail and the skillful use of light and shadow. The soft focus and warm palette of the portrait give it a timeless quality. While the sitter's identity adds historical context, the work's universal appeal lies in the artist's masterful depiction of childhood innocence.