Old Man Wearing a Turban Ornamented with Fur, Facing Right

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of a person facing right in profile. The individual has a prominent nose, defined cheekbones, and appears focused. Their hair is styled intricately with large curls or a hat with feathers. They wear a garment that drapes over the shoulders in loose lines, suggesting a light fabric. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background has fine lines, emphasizing the subject. There is text above the figure that reads "Casti(lion)le Seriozes" with initials. The artwork features a fluid, expressive line technique typical of etching.