Boy Blowing at Lamp 1640

"Boy Blowing at Lamp" is a painting by Georges de la Tour, a French Baroque artist, created in 1640. The artwork depicts a young boy, illuminated by the faint light of a lamp, as he blows air onto the flame to make it bigger. The painting is a masterfully executed example of tenebrism, a style characterized by strong contrasts between light and shadow. De la Tour's use of light in this piece not only creates a sense of realism but also emphasizes the boy's concentrated effort and the delicate nature of the flame.