Portrait of a Man with a High Hat
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man with curly hair and a wide-brimmed hat tilted slightly to the side. He’s wearing a high collar and a dark coat, sitting with one hand resting on a ledge. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving it a rough, almost sketchy look. The hat’s wide brim and the man’s serious expression stand out. This style was common in the 1600s, and the drawing feels quick, like a study rather than a finished work. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style fits into that movement.
