Man with a Beard and a Tassled Headdress, Facing Left

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed etching of a person in profile to the left. The individual has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and full lips, and dense facial hair including a thick mustache and beard. They are wearing a turban and a draped garment with fabric folds around the shoulders. There are no visible accessories. The background is plain with textured effects. An inscription in the upper left corner reads "GASTILIOII GE[NOVESE]".