Portrait of a Man
1515
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1515
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait is a black chalk drawing on laid paper. It shows a man's head and shoulders, with his face turned slightly to the right. He has a long, curly beard and is wearing a turban or hat. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The artist has used strong lines and shading to create a sense of depth and volume in the drawing. The level of detail in the drawing suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, which this drawing is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists from that time period.