Michelangelo

Giulio Bonasone

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man in profile, facing right, showing only his head and upper shoulders. He has a prominent nose, high cheekbones, and a furrowed brow. His hair is short, wavy, and graying. He wears a plain robe or shirt. There is an ornate arch-shaped frame around the portrait with scrollwork decorations. Below the portrait, there is a Latin inscription with the individual's identity and age. The background is a plain shaded area, contrasting with the detailed frame.