Portrait of a Man 1515

"Portrait of a Man", painted in 1515 by the Early Netherlandish artist Jan Mabuse (c.1478-1532), exemplifies the refined realism of the Northern Renaissance. The painting's small size and intimate scale, coupled with the sitter's direct gaze, create a sense of immediacy and connection. The meticulous detail in the man's features, clothing, and the rolled paper he holds suggests the influence of Flemish tradition. This artwork is part of the collection at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia.