Young man (The impassioned singer) 1510

"Young Man (The Impassioned Singer)" is an oil painting on canvas by the Venetian artist Giorgione, created in 1510. The portrait depicts a young man in a white shirt and red cap, with his hand placed on his chest as if he is about to sing, which is why it is also known as "The Impassioned Singer". The work, now in the Borghese Gallery, Rome, is considered a prime example of Giorgione's innovative style, characterized by soft lighting and a sense of poetic mystery. The painting’s melancholic tone and the young man's thoughtful expression have led some art historians to speculate that the work may be a self-portrait.