1560
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Young Man is a 1560 unspecified by Francesco Salviati, a Mannerism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This portrait features a young man with short, reddish-brown hair and a dark blue jacket adorned with white accents. His white lace collar is decorated with black dots and a pattern. The background is a dark, muted color. The young man's gaze is directed slightly to the right, and his expression appears neutral. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is somber. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, look up Francesco Salviati.
Francesco Salviati or Francesco de' Rossi (1510 – 11 November 1563) was an Italian Mannerist painter who lived and worked in Florence, with periods in Bologna and Venice, ending with a long period in Rome, where he died.
See the richer artist page
