Head of a Bearded Man
1572
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1572
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Head of a Bearded Man is a 1572 ink by Jost Amman, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows the head of a bearded man, turned to the left. His hair and beard are long and curly, with some strands falling across his face. He wears a hat with a feather tucked into it. The drawing is done in black ink with white wash on blue paper, creating a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of cross-hatching adds detail and shading to the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
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