Portrait of a Gentleman 

This portrait, by the Italian Mannerist painter Francesco Salviati, also known as "Cecchino", showcases a seated gentleman dressed in a somber black outfit against a simple green background. The sitter's pose and gaze are both direct and reserved, creating an air of quiet dignity. The painting exemplifies the refined elegance characteristic of Salviati's style, which draws inspiration from the works of Leonardo da Vinci. The artist, renowned for his masterful handling of light and shadow, renders the gentleman with an almost sculptural precision.