A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand
Gerrit van Honthorst
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Gerrit van HonthorstDutch, 1590–1656
A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand
1621–22 · Painting
Can I see it?
Yes — on view
Art Institute of Chicago
Room213Chicago, United States
Confirmed on public display.
- Verified
- 11 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand” is a painting by Gerrit van Honthorst (Dutch, 1590–1656), dated 1621–22. The catalog places it within European and 17th Century, with light, candles, and children among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 213) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Gerrit van Honthorst
- Date
- 1621–22
- Medium
- Painting
- Accession number
- 2018.135
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- pipeline · record aic:243872 · fetched 11 d ago
