Portrait of an Old Man
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows an older man with a weathered face and deep wrinkles. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and a loose jacket over a striped shirt, one pocket slightly torn. The drawing is mostly in shades of gray and brown, with soft shading around his eyes and mouth. The artist focused on the man’s worn features, making his skin look rough and his expression quiet. This style fits the Baroque period, where artists often studied light and shadow to show emotion. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works.
