The Baron of Birds

A richly staged digital portrait presents a proboscis monkey seated like an aristocrat in an ornate carved chair, dressed in a crimson brocade doublet and dramatically pleated ruff. Jewel-toned birds sweep through the surrounding space, while patterned textiles, gilded ornament, and theatrical drapery create the atmosphere of a lavish Renaissance court. The monkey’s solemn, almost human gaze gives the piece its eccentric and commanding presence.