Head of Lorenzo de Medici (1449–1492)
1845
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts the profile of a man, facing right. He wears a hat and a robe with a high collar, and his hair is dark and neatly styled. The background is a muted green. The man's features are rendered in detail, with a prominent nose and a furrowed brow. His expression is serious and contemplative. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and introspection. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
