Delft Blue Boy.

Congratulations on a well-deserved TOP 20% placement in my Men and the Color Blue challenge.

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Thank you for participating in my Men and the Color Blue challenge. A great collection of beautiful art. It was a small challenge, but the entries were extraordinary!

Here’s the link for the challenge so you can look over all the wonderful creations, like and comment on those you feel deserve it.

The next challenge in the Handsome Men Room is Men and Books which has already started.

See the challenge for details.

☑️ Please pay special attention to the criteria for voting and ask yourself if you can commit to the challenge rules before entering.

I hope to see you there. Pax Vobiscum et Vestris.

I love the warmth and simplicity of this sun-drenched scene. The young man, sitting on the Delft-tiled steps, looks as if he belongs to an endless summer. I adore his open smile, his relaxed body, and the sense that he is inviting us into a moment of pure ease. The blues of the shutters, the tiles, and his trousers echo one another, forming a joyful, almost Mediterranean harmony. I appreciate this painting for its bright, soothing atmosphere, one that makes you want to pause, breathe, and share a quiet moment.