Nike Logo Found in Old Painting



The National Gallery in London recently sparked a discussion among art lovers. The museum displays “Portrait of a Boy” by Dutch artist Ferdinand Bol.

The 17th-century painting shows a young boy in clothes that were typical of Dutch children at that time. However, museum visitors noticed a white curved line on the boy’s shoe.

They said it resembled the famous Nike logo, called a Swoosh. The museum shared a picture of the painting on social media, further stirring public interest.

“We are delighted that this picture has been such a hit with our visitors,” a museum employee said.

Of course, Nike was founded long after the painting’s creation. Nevertheless, many people enjoyed the idea that the shoe company’s logo was in the old artwork. Some joked that the boy must be a time traveler.

Questions:
1. What is the name of the painting displayed at the National Gallery in London?
2. What caught the attention of museum visitors in the painting?
3. How did the museum respond to the discovery of the white curved line on the boy's shoe?
4. Why did some people find it amusing or intriguing that the Nike logo resembled the mark on the painting?

5. How do you think the presence of the Nike logo in an old painting impacts the viewers' perception and interpretation of the artwork?