Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man, a painting by Salvator Rosa (1640-1650), is housed in the Hermitage Museum. The artwork measures 0.645 meters in width and 0.78 meters in height. The painting depicts a man, possibly a self-portrait, wearing a dark, voluminous cap and a light-colored, loose-fitting shirt under a dark, fur-trimmed garment. His expression is serious and contemplative. His beard is neatly trimmed, and his hands are partially visible, one appearing to be gloved. The background is a muted, dark tone that contrasts with the lighter tones of the man's clothing.