Portrait of a Man

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body portrait of a man, seated in a slightly turned position facing the viewer. He has a prominent nose, well-defined cheekbones, and curly hair that extends to his ears. His facial expression appears calm and focused. The man wears a traditional outfit with a large, ornate ruffled collar and an intricately designed jacket featuring a detailed pattern and small buttons down the front. In his left hand, he holds a long, slender object, while his right hand rests on a round glass object on the table before him. In the background, behind the man, there is a textured drapery. The image is rendered in fine detail with a stippled effect. At the bottom of the image, there is a Latin inscription.