Portrait of the Courtier Mirza Muizz
1690
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1690
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man in a long green robe with gold trim, standing against a plain light background. He wears a red hat, a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and yellow boots. His beard is dark, and he holds a curved sword in his right hand while resting his left hand on its hilt. The clothing and sword suggest he might be someone important, possibly a noble or official. The style looks formal and deliberate, with bright colors standing out against the neutral background. Look up Baroque to see how this fits into a bigger art style.
