Cesare Alessandro Scaglia di Verrua, Abbé of Staffarda and Mandanici 

This portrait of Cesare Alessandro Scaglia di Verrua, an Italian nobleman, was painted by the Flemish Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. The painting showcases van Dyck's signature style of capturing the sitter's personality and elegance, and the use of chiaroscuro, with deep shadows and highlights. The subject's attire and pose convey his status and importance. The inscription on the column behind him provides further details about his life, highlighting his accomplishments as Abbé of Staffarda and Mandanici.