Portrait of a Man 1650s

"Portrait of a Man" is a 17th-century oil painting by Dutch Golden Age painter Gabriel Metsu, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The artwork depicts a man in a grand, yet intimate setting. The man's posture, attire, and the inclusion of a dog suggest he is likely a wealthy gentleman. Metsu's meticulous attention to detail and the use of soft lighting create a sense of realism. The painting exemplifies the Dutch genre of "tronie," which focuses on the expressive portrayal of a single figure rather than a complete narrative.