Head of a Youth

Alessandro Allori

1571

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

About this work

The painting is called Head of a Youth. It's from the Renaissance period, which is interesting because this was a time when artists were experimenting with new techniques. The fact that it's made with red chalk on paper is also notable, as this medium was often used for sketches and studies. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Renaissance.