Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man with a thick beard and curly hair tucked under a tall, feathered turban. His face is turned slightly to the side, and a veil drapes over his shoulder. The lines are sharp and detailed, especially around his hair and the folds of his clothing. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating a rich, textured look. This was a common way to make prints back then. Next, check out *etching* to see how artists like this made these precise, layered images.
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