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Luca Ciamberlano

National Gallery of Art

This image portrays the head of an infant in profile, facing upwards. The child's face has full cheeks and a slightly open mouth. The short, curly hair frames the rounded features of the face. The infant's body is not visible beyond the shoulders. There are no visible clothing, objects, or jewelry. The background is plain with a halo-like effect of lines radiating out from the child's head. The drawing is placed at the center of a piece of paper, which shows signs of age with discoloration and spots around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1610/1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3251 × 4802 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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