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.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datering
1579/1582
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
colored chalks on blue laid paper; laid down
Afmetingen
38 × 26,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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