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In this painting, I set out to create my own interpretation of Murillo’s The Young Beggar, a work that has always struck me with its quiet humanity. What first drew me in was not just the boy’s ragged clothing or the dim, humble setting, but the vulnerability in his posture—the way Murillo captured a fleeting moment of stillness in a hard life.
As I worked, I wasn’t trying to replicate Murillo’s technique so much as respond to it. I focused on the emotional thread that runs through the original: the mix of innocence and resilience in the boy’s expression, the subtle dignity that remains even in hardship. I wanted my brushstrokes and colors to reflect my own interpretation of that feeling—bringing the figure forward, emphasizing the light that touches him, and creating a space where the viewer can linger with his story.
This piece became, for me, a way to honor Murillo’s compassion while exploring what that moment means in my own artistic voice. It’s a tribute to the original, but also a personal attempt to connect past and present through the quiet power of a single, human moment.
16”x20” Comes framed in a solid wood (walnut) floating frame, and wired for hanging.
In this painting, I set out to create my own interpretation of Murillo’s The Young Beggar, a work that has always struck me with its quiet humanity. What first drew me in was not just the boy’s ragged clothing or the dim, humble setting, but the vulnerability in his posture—the way Murillo captured a fleeting moment of stillness in a hard life.
As I worked, I wasn’t trying to replicate Murillo’s technique so much as respond to it. I focused on the emotional thread that runs through the original: the mix of innocence and resilience in the boy’s expression, the subtle dignity that remains even in hardship. I wanted my brushstrokes and colors to reflect my own interpretation of that feeling—bringing the figure forward, emphasizing the light that touches him, and creating a space where the viewer can linger with his story.
This piece became, for me, a way to honor Murillo’s compassion while exploring what that moment means in my own artistic voice. It’s a tribute to the original, but also a personal attempt to connect past and present through the quiet power of a single, human moment.
16”x20” Comes framed in a solid wood (walnut) floating frame, and wired for hanging.