Man with a Long Beard and Headdress, Facing Right
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man’s face turned slightly to the right, his beard and hair drawn in thick, tangled lines. The paper has a textured look, like old paper with a grid pattern. The artist used only black ink, making the lines stand out sharply against the light background. The name *Castiglione* is written in the corner, hinting this was made by an artist who worked in the 1600s. The messy, energetic lines suggest the artist was more interested in texture than smoothness. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
