Portrait of a young man 1765

This 1765 terracotta relief, titled "Portrait of a young man" by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Nini, depicts the subject in profile. The subject's face is realistically rendered with meticulous detail, while the clothing and hair are stylized in the Rococo fashion. The piece is characteristic of Nini's work, which was highly sought after during his lifetime. It is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This small, intimate portrait captures the essence of the sitter with its expressive detail and simple composition.