Head of a Bearded Man
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, 1715
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
- Datazione
- 1715
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- pastel and colored chalks on laid paper; laid down
- Dimensioni
- 32,2 × 26,4 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image shows the upper section of a man's face and body. He is facing forward, with his head slightly tilted, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a weathered face with pronounced features; his eyes are small and deeply set beneath bushy eyebrows, his skin has a ruddy tone, and he has a full white beard. His hair is long, curly, and tangled, framing his face with a mixture of darker and lighter shades. He is wearing a simple yellow garment with white underneath. The background is an indistinct, muted bluish-green, lacking any specific details.