The Large Heads of Men in Oriental Headdress: A Man Nearly in Profile and Turned to Left
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man’s face turned slightly to the left. His hair is wild and curly, spilling over his forehead, and a thick beard covers his chin. The lines are loose and scratchy, almost like quick strokes with a pen. The artist focused on texture—every strand of hair and wrinkle is drawn with tiny, fast marks. The top of the page has a few faded words, maybe the person’s name. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama and movement fit into bigger art trends.
