Portrait of a Young Man

The artwork Portrait of a Young Man is a painting created by Andrea del Castagno in 1448. Currently residing in the Detroit Institute of Arts, the painting measures 0.229 meters in width and 0.33 meters in height.

The painting presents a young man in a three-quarter view, set against a dark background that accentuates his presence. He wears a close-fitting red doublet, a common garment of the time, and a dark cap. His attire suggests he may be a member of a well-to-do family, but his identity remains unknown. The young man's gaze is direct and serious, engaging the viewer with an air of quiet confidence. Castagno's mastery is evident in the skillful rendering of the subject's features, the subtle play of light and shadow that models his face, and the meticulous attention to detail in the depiction of his clothing and hair.