Boy Drinking

Annibale Carracci’s ‘Boy Drinking’ was painted in 1582–83. The boy is shown in profile, focused intently on a flask of water. His expression suggests an everyday moment elevated to art.

The painting is oil on canvas. It measures 66.3 by 55.6 centimeters. Carracci uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth, emphasizing the boy’s concentration.

The Cleveland Museum of Art acquired this painting. The details of its provenance before this acquisition are not fully documented.

Annibale Carracci trained in Bologna, later moving to Rome. He worked closely with family members, influencing Baroque art with a blend of classical and dynamic elements.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1994.4