Portrait of Tommaso Portinari 1470

"Portrait of Tommaso Portinari" is a 1470 oil painting by the Early Netherlandish artist Hans Memling. The portrait is notable for its meticulous detail and realism, characteristic of Memling's style. It depicts Tommaso Portinari, an Italian merchant and patron of the arts, in prayer with his hands clasped before him. The portrait is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The simple composition and somber palette reflect the pious and devout nature of the sitter. The painting is considered a significant example of early Northern Renaissance portraiture.