{"product_id":"boys-playing-dice-bartolome-esteban-murillo","title":"Boys Playing Dice - Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Baroque genre painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, depicting two boys engaged in a quiet game of dice in a dimly lit setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartolomé Esteban Murillo, a master of the Spanish Baroque, frequently turned his attention to the street life of Seville. In this work, he depicts two young boys engaged in a game of dice. The composition relies on the contrast between the shadowed, indistinct background and the soft, natural light that illuminates the figures. This technique, known as tenebrism, draws the viewer into the quiet concentration of the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boys are dressed in simple, worn clothing, their postures relaxed yet focused on the game. Murillo avoids idealising his subjects, choosing instead to capture a moment of everyday life with directness. The presence of a basket containing a few simple items suggests a humble setting, perhaps a brief respite during a day of labour. The artist uses a muted palette, dominated by earth tones and soft ochres, which allows the subtle textures of the fabric and the boys' skin to emerge from the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurillo was well-regarded for his ability to imbue genre scenes with a sense of dignity. Rather than presenting these children as mere subjects of pity, he portrays them with a quiet humanity. The painting reflects the broader interest in the 17th century for capturing the realities of urban existence, moving away from purely religious or aristocratic themes. The soft brushwork and the gentle handling of light are characteristic of Murillo's later period, where he moved towards a more atmospheric and painterly style. This print captures the subtle tonal shifts of the original oil painting, preserving the interplay between the light-filled foreground and the deep, atmospheric shadows that define the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345785655631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345786474831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345786507599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345786540367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345786573135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345786605903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345786638671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345786671439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345786704207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345786736975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345786769743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345786802511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boys-Playing-Dice_Poster_CompositorV1_1785392790890.jpg?v=1785397634","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/boys-playing-dice-bartolome-esteban-murillo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}