Portrait of a Young Man with a Skull

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a young man with curly hair wearing a hat with long feathers and a cloak over a puffy-sleeved shirt and vest, holding a skull. The man is centered in the frame, looking slightly to his right with a subtle, questioning expression on his face. His curly hair is shoulder-length. He wears a tall hat adorned with a circular emblem and long feathers that curve around his head. The hat has a flat top and a short brim. His attire consists of a high-necked, pleated vest over a puffy-sleeved shirt; a cloak drapes over his shoulders. The cloak appears to be wrapped around his body. His right hand is extended, palm up, and his left hand grasps a human skull at chest level. The background is plain with subtle shading. The drawing style is detailed and realistic with varying line densities creating texture and depth.