1650
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Young Man [recto] is a 1650 chalk by Dutch 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a young man’s face in black chalk. His hair curls loosely, and his eyes look down slightly, with a calm expression. The lines are soft but defined, especially around his forehead and jaw. The artist used shading to show depth, focusing on the shadows under his cheekbones and brow. This was a quick study, likely done to practice capturing expressions and light. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
This Dutch artist made small, sharp engravings and etchings—mostly portraits and sea battles—printed from metal plates.
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