1628
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Study for the Head of a Moorish King is a 1628 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Man, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
The painting depicts a man's head and shoulders, with his face turned slightly to the left. He wears a white turban wrapped around his head, with folds of fabric hanging down from the top. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of brown tones. The man's facial expression is neutral, with a hint of a smile. His eyes are cast downward, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. The turban is rendered in intricate detail, with folds and creases that give it a sense of texture and depth. The painting is a study in chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark that create a sense of volume and depth. The artist's use of glazing techniques adds a sense of luminosity to the subject's skin tones. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Peter Paul Rubens.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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