Portrait of a Man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero 1480

This oil painting by Early Netherlandish painter Hans Memling, created in 1480, depicts a portrait of a man holding a coin of the Roman Emperor Nero. The man's face is rendered with great detail and realism, with a serene expression and a gentle gaze. He is dressed in a dark jacket over a white collar, and wears a black cap. Memling's mastery of portraiture is evident in this intimate portrayal, with the subject's individuality captured through subtle details and subtle use of light and shadow. The painting is currently housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.