PORTRAIT OF A BOY WITH A FEATHED HAT Antonio Mercurio Amorosi (1660-1737), Italian school. Amorosi is especially known for its street scenes, taverns and markets, known as "bambocciate". A more detailed examination of his work indicates that almost half of his compositions are children's portraits, not counting the numerous representations of children in larger format paintings. His models are characterized by their large eyes, often giving them an expression of surprise.