Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man is an oil painting by Diego Velázquez, created circa 1630–1635. Measuring 68.6 × 55.2 cm, it features a seated male figure rendered with characteristic Baroque sensibility, emphasizing realism and expressive depth. The work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Its canvas frame is from Northern Spain, and the authorship was long uncertain until a 2009 re-attribution confirmed Velázquez as the artist. This portrait exemplifies Velázquez’s mastery in capturing individual personality within the fine tradition of portrait painting.