Portrait of a Young Man

Italienische Malerei 1650–1740, after 1720

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a young man. He is positioned slightly to the side, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has dark, curly hair styled away from his face. His facial features are soft, with a calm expression. He is wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a brown cloak draped over his shoulders. The background is a rich, dark brown, which complements the warm tones of his clothing and adds depth to the portrait.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1650–1740
Date
after 1720
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
73 × 56.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a young man. He is positioned slightly to the side, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has dark, curly hair styled away from his face. His facial features are soft, with a calm expression. He is wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a brown cloak draped over his shoulders. The background is a rich, dark brown, which complements the warm tones of his clothing and adds depth to the portrait.

Italienische Malerei 1650–1740