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Portrait of a Young Nobleman

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young male figure standing confidently. He is turned to the side, with his right hand resting on a ledge or wall and his left hand on his hip. The figure has short, slightly fluffy hair and a round face with an attentive gaze. He wears a detailed, historically or theatrically inspired outfit with a long, belted garment, pleated design, voluminous sleeves, knee-length pants, and shoes with cross-straps. There is no visible jewelry. The background is simple with shaded tones.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
black chalk with touches of red chalk, heightened with white chalk
Dimensions
2876 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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