Oil Painting On Canvas, Portrait Of A Young Nobleman With A Small Pet Dog, XVIII Century

Beautiful oil painting on canvas, portrait of a young nobleman with a small pet dog, European school from the mid-18th century. The painting is in excellent condition, relined and restored, with no obvious pictorial retouches. canvas size 100 x 77 cm frame 113 x 90 cm
The painting is a portrait of a young nobleman, likely dating to the 17th or 18th century, showing the subject in formal attire accompanied by an Italian Greyhound.
The young man wears a red suit embroidered with gold or black trim, typical of aristocratic children's clothing of the time.
The relaxed pose, with his leg raised and his arm resting on the ground, suggests an informal and intimate atmosphere, despite the formal attire.
The Italian Greyhound, a dog often associated with nobility and hunting, is a symbol of status and loyalty.
The use of rich colors and the attention to detail in the clothing and furnishings indicate the subject's high social status.