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Four Male Heads, by Baccio Bandinelli, ink, 1534

Four Male Heads

Baccio Bandinelli

1534

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Four Male Heads is a 1534 ink by Baccio Bandinelli, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Baccio Bandinelli
When & what style?
1534 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing features four male heads, each with distinct facial expressions and hairstyles. The heads are drawn in brown ink on laid paper, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing subtle variations in facial features. The level of detail in the drawing suggests that it may have been created as a study for a larger work. The artist's use of cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this drawing, you might want to look up Baccio Bandinelli.

About the artist

Portrait of Baccio Bandinelli
Artist

Baccio Bandinelli

Baccio Bandinelli (also called Bartolomeo Brandini; 12 November 1493 – shortly before 7 February 1560) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, draughtsman, and painter.

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