Prince Baltasar Carlos Hunter 1635 - Diego Velázquez Fine Art Postcard

The painting depicts a young boy, likely around six years old, dressed in a hunter's attire. He stands confidently, turned slightly to face the viewer, against a backdrop of a wintry landscape. A slumbering dog rests at his feet, while two Spanish greyhounds stand alert nearby. In his right hand, the boy holds a blunderbuss, a type of short musket. His clothing is detailed, with a dark brown cap, a white lace collar, and dark brown doublet and breeches with contrasting black and silver sleeves. The scene captures a moment in a cold morning hunt, with the dew still glistening on the blue-green grass.