Head of a Man in Oriental Turban

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a man with a beard wearing an oriental turban on his head, the man's head and shoulders are shown from the side in a three-quarter view facing left; short scribbled text is present in the top left corner. The man has a large beard that covers much of his neck and chin; his facial features include a long nose, thick eyebrows, and a prominent ear. He wears a dark robe or cloak, over what appears to be a lighter-colored garment underneath. The turban on his head appears to be wrapped in a way that leaves a portion of hair visible at the top. The background of the drawing features shading that suggests texture or depth around the figure.