![]() “A more modern version would be the Nike ‘Kwondo 1’ sneakers,” Martinez told Hyperallergic, providing an image of a sleek set of black-and-white leather sneakers with laser-cut perforations from a Nike collaboration with South Korean rapper G-Dragon’s PEACEMINUSONE. Though it’s not a perfect match, the leather loafers are probably the closest we’ll get to what Bol depicted. While the white mark on Sluysken’s fancy-heeled shoe is almost certainly a view of his sock from the opening where the back heel meets the ‘latchet’ (a slender strip of leather that fastens the shoe to the wearer’s foot), sneaker collector Brandon Martinez said that the first thing he thought of when he saw the painting was the rare 2012 Nike Wingtip “Mission Control” collaboration between Nike, Cole Haan, and controversial artist Tom Sachs - who was reportedly dropped by Nike following several exposes detailing allegations of abuse in his studio. ![]() According to the condition report, the painting has been remarkably untouched with minimal and inconspicuous retouching efforts considering its large size and storage in a Yorkshire castle. Although little is known of the painting’s earlier history, Sotheby’s catalogue notes indicate that the work is “surely Ferdinand Bol’s finest portrait” and that it was a defining moment in Bol’s career outside the shadow of his mentor, the Dutch Golden Age painter Rembrandt. The painting was auctioned off in 2015 through Sotheby’s London, garnering a hammer price of £5.19M ($6.44M). The Dutch painter’s work was reportedly on loan from a private collection and was on view at the National Gallery until last February. “It resonated with followers of our social media when we put out a tweet on the artist’s birthday last year asking people to see if they could spot a more ‘modern’ detail by taking a closer look at the shoes of the 8-year-old boy in the portrait,” a spokesperson for the National Gallery said in a statement to Hyperallergic. The swoosh can be seen in various colors, yet in any shade, it looks sleek, achy, and powerful. ![]() Can you see it? /pg6lStyuzG- National Gallery August 24, 2022 The symbol of Nike is an iconic Nike Swoosh, one of the most popular and successful emblems, created in the 20th century. Each have been equipped with their signature pattern at the Swooshes. Take a closer look at his shoes and you might spot what looks like a more 'modern' detail. Update: Following our first look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low Gingham pack, the Swoosh has officially revealed both pairs. Currently on loan to us, his charming 'Portrait of Frederick Sluysken' depicts the son of a wine merchant.
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