Head of a Man
1600
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1600
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Head of a Man. It was made by an Italian artist in the 17th Century. The artist used red and black chalk on laid paper to create this portrait, which is a characteristic of the Baroque style, known for dramatic lighting and intense emotions. You can learn more about this style at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, which holds this work, by exploring the movement: Baroque.
