The subject, dressed in refined clothes and with a proud gaze, is rendered with psychological attention and portraitistic taste typical of Genoese Baroque painting, which combines Caravaggesque influences and Flemish models. Beside him, the dog, a symbol of loyalty and power, is depicted with naturalism and technical mastery, emphasizing the emotional and social bond between man and animal.
The scene takes place in an elegant architectural setting, with classical columns in the background and a sumptuous red drapery that lends depth and theatricality to the composition.
Height 53 cm, width 38 cm.
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