Portrait of a Man c. early 1520s

"Portrait of a Man", painted around the early 1520s by the Florentine artist Rosso Fiorentino, depicts a young man in a black, patterned garment against a verdant green background. The sitter's contemplative expression and detailed, slightly textured rendering of his features are characteristic of Rosso Fiorentino's style, known for its dramatic chiaroscuro and nuanced psychological portrayal. This work exemplifies the artist's transition from the Florentine Mannerist style to a more expressive and emotive approach that would influence future generations of artists.