A charcoal-hued masterpiece by Théodore Géricault. A half-body portrait of a 20

A charcoal-hued masterpiece by Théodore Géricault. A half-body portrait of a 20-year-old ancient Roman gladiator, his chiseled torso glistening in monochrome, dominates the frame. His intense gaze pierces through the dimly lit atmosphere, as he wears a Russian fur hat and a diamond-shaped pendant adorns his bare chest. A katana rests by his side, while his alligator leather and velvet armor, tied with a satin sash, is cinched at the waist. The composition is bathed in wan lighting, casting long shadows across his rugged features.