1482
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Youth Wearing a Cap; a Right Forearm with the Hand Clutching a Stone; and a Left Hand Holding a Drapery is a 1482 gouache by Sandro Botticelli, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a young person’s face turned slightly away, their hair curled in soft waves. One hand grips a rough stone, while the other holds a fold of cloth. The background is plain, letting the delicate lines stand out. The artist used a fine metalpoint tool, adding white paint to make details pop. This method was tricky—it required steady hands and special paper. Next, check out the Renaissance movement to see how artists like this shaped history.
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.
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