The image shows a sketch of a man's head and shoulders. The man is facing forward, with long hair, a bushy beard reaching his chest, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. The hair is wavy and slightly unkempt. There are no visible items of clothing or jewelry. The sketch is done on textured paper, giving the background an aged, rustic appearance, with faint pencil strokes framing the figure.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1508/1510
- Medium
- silverpoint and charcoal heightened with white on white prepared paper
- Dimensions
- 2964 × 4134 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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