Portrait of a Gentlemen 1585

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is an oil painting on canvas created in 1585 by Paolo Veronese, one of the most celebrated Venetian painters of the late Renaissance. The painting, housed in the Palazzo Colonna in Rome, Italy, depicts a distinguished gentleman in a rich, fur-trimmed robe, standing against a backdrop of luxurious green drapery. The subject's gaze is direct, his features rendered with detail, and his hand resting on a richly patterned cushion. This work exemplifies Veronese's mastery of portraiture, his ability to capture both the individual character and the social status of his sitter.