Head of a Man (Alfonso I d’Este)
1649
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1649
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
The painting depicts a man's head in profile, facing left. He has dark hair and wears a dark jacket with a high collar. A small, round portrait of a man is visible in the top center of the painting. The background is dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the man's face and hair.