Attributed to Beccaruzzi, though debated for many years, this portrait shows a young man with his page, posing before an open window overlooking Treviso’s main square. He is holding a small ball and a wooden striking instrument used in the Italian sport palla da scanno. Beccaruzzi captures the player just before engaging in the game, which is presented as an esteemed and noble pastime. Through the careful arrangement of figure, objects, and urban setting, the painting honours both the player and the cultural significance of this historic sport.