Head of an Old Man
1632
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Head of an Old Man. It was made by Gerrit Claesz Bleker during the Baroque period. The artist used black and white chalk on brown paper to create this portrait, which is a simple yet effective medium for a portrait, and the Baroque style often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions, which might be reflected in the old man's expression. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Baroque.
