Portrait of a Man

The gentleman is attired in an unpretentious brown coat and cap. Even though he has not been identified, his presence seems almost tangible as he gazes at the viewer in an open, straightforward fashion. The precise attention to detail is no doubt owed to the artist's origins and training in the Netherlands. While this painting has not always been confidently attributed to Claude Corneille de Lyon, it was recently judged one of his best works.A replica by another hand is at the Gallerie Estense in Modena.