August Jernberg, Swedish
Hans Holbein the Younger’s Even More Precocious Son, Hans Holbein the Barely Out of Diapers, Before 1865
Oil on canvas
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/// The child prodigy’s parents were thrilled
to have raised a young artist so skilled.
When this painting is through
he can sing and dance, too,
as one-third of the Lollipop Guild.
/// Where a full-grown man’s hand and eye fails,
his can paint teeny-tiny details.
He’ll earn fortune and fame
in the “Finger Paint” game,
painting portraits on rich ladies’ nails.
/// Though his technique’s as good as the best,
he’s too young to paint women undressed.
Not aroused, or too shy;
the kid’s mouth becomes dry.
He gets thirsty on seeing a breast.
/// The child paints with great skill and great speed,
which is very impressive, indeed.
“Paint-by-numbers” some claim
should invalidate fame,
Numbers-schmumbers… the kid can’t yet read!
/// The child’s art skills are already there,
and his voice and calm manner compare
to Bob Ross of TV.
So if he wants to be
just like him, he must work on his hair.