Portrait of a man in profile, turned to the left

Simon Vouet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Portrait of a man with curly hair, turned to the left. The man has a mustache and a pointed chin. He wears a white collared shirt with a dark jacket or coat. The background is a light brown color. The image is a drawing or painting in a realistic style. The man is shown from the chest up. He holds a hat in his hands, which are not fully visible. The image is framed by a thin black line and a beige border. The overall mood is serious and formal.