The image shows a detailed profile view of a man's head and upper neck, facing left. The man has wavy, shoulder-length hair and a beard, with distinct facial features including a prominent nose and defined jawline. The expression is neutral. The artwork is rendered in a monochrome, woodcut style, with intricate lines highlighting the hair texture and facial features. The man's clothing appears to have a high collar, but details are minimal due to the artistic style and focus on the face. Surrounding him is a circular border with decorative, medieval-style text inscribed along the circumference. The background is plain, aged paper with handwritten text filling the page, featuring both legible and faded portions that overlay the circular image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1500
- Medium
- woodcut
- Dimensions
- 3331 × 4725 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original