Portrait of a Procurator [verso]

About this work

This drawing depicts a man in a formal, 18th-century-style outfit, likely a procurator. He is shown from the waist up, wearing a long coat with a high collar and a tricorn hat. The man's face is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. His right hand rests on a table or ledge, while his left hand is tucked into his coat. The background of the drawing is a plain gray, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The use of black chalk and white highlights on gray paper creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the drawing. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.