Portrait Of A Gentleman, c1530. Despite his distinctive facial features, this sitter’s identity is unknown. His extravagant costume, fine gloves, and manicured hands suggest a life of wealth and luxury, and his hat is adorned with a pin showing a young man struggling to lift a stone tower.

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Size: 4599px × 5794px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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