Peter with a Gunshot Wound in His Forehead

About this work

This sketch shows a close-up of a man’s face, mostly in shadow. His eyes are wide and alert, but his forehead has a dark, jagged mark—like a wound. The lines around his face are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, while his hair and beard are drawn with heavier, scratchy strokes. The dark mark on his forehead looks deliberate, not just shading. It might be the only clue to what’s happening in this sketch. If you like this style, look up drypoint to see how artists create similar textures with etching tools.