Portrait of a Young Man 1500

Giovanni Bellini's *Portrait of a Young Man*, painted around 1500, is a striking example of the Venetian Renaissance style. The sitter, a young man with a serious expression, is depicted against a background of clouds, a detail that likely symbolizes the sitter's lofty aspirations. The painting's realism, use of soft light, and subtle modeling of form create a lifelike and engaging portrait. The work, now on display at the Louvre in Paris, exemplifies the elegant and refined quality of Venetian painting during the early 16th century.