Portrait of a Man 1623 - 1633

"Portrait of a Man" is an octagonal miniature watercolor painting by Jacques Saillant, a French artist who lived from 1620-1638. This portrait, dating from 1623-1633, displays a man with a distinguished demeanor, wearing a black and white striped doublet with a large white collar. The elaborate gold frame, with its swirling scrolls, flowers and ribbon, accentuates the detail of this exquisite miniature, a testament to the skill of the artist. The work is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.