The Little Angler
1567
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1567
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Little Angler is a 1567 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a bearded man in a profile portrait on a round medallion. This portrait is interesting because it's a detailed depiction of a single person. The artist included small details like the man's beard and the shape of his nose. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: Italian 16th Century.