Portrait of a Man

The Portrait of a Young Man by Parmigianino, created around 1530, exemplifies Mannerism (late renaissance) with its elegant elongation and sophisticated style. This portrait depicts a youthful figure with refined features, characteristic of Parmigianino’s distinctive approach to form and proportion. Executed in oil on panel, it showcases his mastery of capturing stability and grace. Now housed in the Uffizi in Florence, the painting entered its collection in 1682 and has three notable copies, including versions in the Museo di Capodimonte, Rome's Accademia di San Luca, and the Galleria nazionale di Parma.