Jacques Dumont le Romain playing the guitar 

"Jacques Dumont le Romain playing the guitar" is a portrait by renowned French artist Maurice Quentin de La Tour. The painting depicts a musician, possibly a composer or performer of the time, playing a guitar. The artist utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes light and shadow, to create a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face. The depiction of the subject's posture and the instrument creates a feeling of musicality. The portrait, often attributed to the Rococo period, is a testament to La Tour's mastery of pastel and his skill at capturing a moment of musical expression.