Snub-Nosed Man in a Cap
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man’s side profile, wearing a cap pulled low over his forehead. His beard is thick, and his hair curls under the hat. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, giving the drawing a rough, energetic feel. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create texture. This was common in the 1600s for quick, expressive portraits. Next, check out etching to see how artists made prints like this.
