Head of a Bearded Man

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, 1579/1582

The image depicts a close-up portrait of a man's head and face, emphasizing his facial features and hair. His head is slightly tilted downward, with eyes closed or looking down, showing the top portion and side of his face. He has a red beard and mustache, with short, dark, and messy or brushed back hair. The drawing is done in soft tones with a textured appearance created by a mix of chalks. There are no visible clothing or jewelry. The background is a plain, neutral-colored surface.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
1579/1582
Type
Drawing
Medium
colored chalks on blue laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
38 × 26.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a close-up portrait of a man's head and face, emphasizing his facial features and hair. His head is slightly tilted downward, with eyes closed or looking down, showing the top portion and side of his face. He has a red beard and mustache, with short, dark, and messy or brushed back hair. The drawing is done in soft tones with a textured appearance created by a mix of chalks. There are no visible clothing or jewelry. The background is a plain, neutral-colored surface.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623