For hundreds of years, commissioning a family portrait has been a rite of passage for the wealthy. The practice goes back to the days when Egyptian pharaohs and their kin immortalized their god-like status on the walls of palaces and temples. They were recording their family at that point and time in history.
Today, many families have portraits commissioned for similar reasons. There are many dos and don’ts when it comes to family portraits, but a great way to find inspiration is to look at some of the world’s greatest family portraits.
Here are 5 exceptional portraits to check out in this Barron’s Penta Daily article.
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