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Young Man in a Soft Cap

Guercino

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person from the waist up, turned to the right. The person has their head slightly tilted forward, with their gaze directed downward. Their facial features are delicately sketched, showing a calm expression. Their hair is partially visible under a wrapped headscarf or turban. The person is wearing a flowing garment with soft, layered lines and a sash around the waist. The sketch is monochromatic, drawn on textured paper. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1630/1640
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
7824 × 10712 px
Public Domain
Yes
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