Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Doublet and Skull Cap
1564
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1564
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Doublet and Skull Cap is a 1564 chalk by Lagneau, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a full white beard and curly hair under a soft skullcap. His collar is high and stiff, with tiny buttons down the front. The drawing is mostly in gray and brown, with just a hint of red on his cheeks. The artist used simple lines to show his wrinkles and the texture of his clothes. It looks like a quick study, not a finished painting. Next, check out the technique: sfumato to see how artists like this softened edges.
