Young Spanish gentleman 1631

Diego Velázquez’s "Young Spanish Gentleman," a 1631 oil painting, is a prime example of the artist's mastery of portraiture. The painting features a young man in a dark coat and a white collar, his expression reserved yet engaging. Velázquez captures the subject's presence with subtle details and a deep sense of realism, using a muted color palette to emphasize the sitter's individuality. Currently on display at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, the portrait exemplifies Velázquez's early style, which helped shape his later iconic works.