Ein Knabe floht seinen Hund
Gerard ter Borch d. J. (1617-1681)

A Boy Picking Fleas off a Dog,

um 1655
Material / Technology / Carrier
Leinwand auf Holz
Dimensions of the object
34,4 x 27,1 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 19
Genre
Malerei
Inventory number
589
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Mannheim
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Gerard ter Borch d. J., Ein Knabe floht seinen Hund, um 1655, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/jWLpOZ6xKY (Last updated on 24.08.2023)
The boy, dressed for school, is avidly picking the fleas off the animal’s coat, not paying any attention to the exercise books that lie next to him. His perseverance is symbolic of domestic cleanliness and care while warning at the same time of idleness.

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