Portrait of a Man 16th century

This anonymous 16th-century portrait depicts a man with a goatee and a ruffled collar, characteristic of the fashion of the period. The drawing is in black chalk and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sitter's intense gaze and delicate details, such as the intricate buttoning on his shirt, suggest a keen interest in capturing the individuality of the subject. This work exemplifies the portraiture style of the time, emphasizing both realism and social status.