Two Unidentified Young Men

circle of Artus Quellinus (I), c. 1660

There is a striking resemblance between the features of these two young men. They are probably brothers. The oldest (at right) is possibly a soldier or a member of a militia company. The gesture he makes with his fingers is curious. It may represent a measure, in which case he is advocating temperance. The jutting out of the young men’s elbows carved in high relief is artistically daring.

  • Artwork typesculpture, locket
  • Object numberBK-1958-2-A
  • Dimensionsheight 12.5 cm x width 8.8 cm x thickness 4.0 cm
  • Physical characteristicsivoor

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