Alios Itzhak 2011

"Alios Itzhak" is a 2011 portrait painting by Kehinde Wiley that depicts a Black man posed in a contemporary style against an elaborate Renaissance-inspired background. The artwork references traditional European portraiture while challenging its historical exclusion of Black subjects. Wiley's work often places Black figures in settings typically reserved for royalty and the elite, reclaiming their presence in Western art history. The bold colors and meticulous details of the painting evoke a sense of both power and vulnerability, creating a powerful image that engages with issues of race, identity, and representation.