1654
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sketch of a Heads after Giambologna's Neptune Fountain is a 1654 by Christophe Veyrier, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image is a pencil sketch of a head, possibly a study or copy of a sculpture. The head is depicted in profile, with the face turned to the right and the hair flowing behind it. The sketch is detailed, with shading and texture added to give depth and dimension to the subject. The sketch is likely a study or copy of a sculpture, possibly from the Renaissance or Baroque period. The level of detail and realism suggests that the artist was skilled and experienced in their craft. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this sketch, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Christophe Veyrier (25 June 1637 – 10 June 1689) was a French sculptor, the nephew and follower of Pierre Puget.
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