Why it matters
A man in the costume of the Polish nobility stands holding a gold-capped baton, wearing a high fur cap with a jewelled chain. His identity is unclear; it may even be a self-portrait.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1637.
- Catherine the Great once owned it.
- Andrew Mellon was a later owner.
Based on the Wikipedia article A Polish Nobleman (CC BY-SA 4.0).
