Artwork
Head Study of a Young Man Looking Upward
Head Study of a Young Man Looking Upward is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Dirk Helmbreker. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center of mount in brown ink: Guedo Rene.; verso, upper left, in pen and brown ink: 3
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created around 1664 by Dirk Helmbreker, is a red chalk work on laid paper mounted on an older backing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a young man with his head tilted upwards, lost in thought as he gazes at something above him. His loose, wavy hair frames his face, adding to the contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Helmbreker's use of red chalk in varying tones creates a sense of depth, while chiaroscuro emphasizes the play of light and shadow on the subject's face and hair, enhancing the overall effect of quiet contemplation.
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Artist & collection
![Head of a Young Man [recto], by Dutch 17th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/dutch-17th-century--head-of-a-young-man-recto--f3e12a86c43ae2a0-w320.webp)
![Bust of a Youth Looking Upward [recto], by Luca Signorelli](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/luca-signorelli--bust-of-a-youth-looking-upward-recto--98d5b40adccc490b-w320.webp)
