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Jerome, I second Mike's opinion on the shirt. You have painted the head very carefully, but the shirt is not as good.
I suggest that you go and look at some Renaissance painting, maybe Tiziano or Bronzino. You might find help on how to paint the folds in a more convincing way.
To me the hands don't look too large, but the shoulders might be smaller than they should, perhaps you should recheck your measurments.
I really believe this work deserves a little more time: the composition is balanced and the face well painted and solidly built.
You should make an effort to paint the shirt up to these standards. Don't forget a good way of judging your work could be to view it in a black and white reproduction : if you have a photo ref just turn it B&W also, all the tones will appear clear. I think that the shirt is too bright in places and too dark in some folds.
Let us know how is it going if you rework it.
Ilaria
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