Pablo de Valladolid 1637

"Pablo de Valladolid" is a 1637 oil painting by Diego Velázquez, now located in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. It depicts a man standing against a neutral background, wearing a dark cloak and breeches. His right hand is extended, while his left hand is placed over his stomach. The painting is notable for its naturalistic depiction of the sitter, his clothing, and the light playing across the figure, a hallmark of Velázquez's mature style. The simple composition and direct gaze of the sitter enhance the sense of realism in the portrait.