Boy with a Trumpet 1507 - 1520

Lucas van Leyden's "Boy with a Trumpet" (1507 - 1520), a fine example of Northern Renaissance art, depicts a young boy playing a trumpet in a wooded landscape. The etching showcases van Leyden's meticulous detail and masterful use of light and shadow. The scene is populated by three figures: the trumpeting boy, a smaller boy playing the recorder, and a third figure, a child who listens intently. The print's composition creates a sense of harmony and intimacy, captured in the figures' playful interaction and the serene natural setting. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the artwork exemplifies van Leyden's skillful depiction of everyday life.