Although we do not know the identity of the man shown in this portrait, he was likely one of the many young men who traveled to Rome as part of a European Grand Tour, considered the final step in a gentleman’s education in the 18th and 19th centuries. These aristocratic tourists often included a visit to Batoni’s studio as part of their itinerary, and a portrait by this famous Roman artist was a valued souvenir. The green coat and waistcoat worn by this sitter must have been provided to him by Batoni, as they appear in numerous other portraits by the artist.
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