Study of head and bust of youth, looking to lower left

About this work

This painting shows a young man's head and upper body. He's looking down to the left, and his dark hair is messy. His face is tilted, and his eyes are cast downward. The background is light, but it's not clear what's behind him. The artist has focused on the young man's features, capturing the contours of his face and the texture of his hair. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Cigoli.