Seated Old Man
1630
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows an older man sitting with his hands resting on his knees. His face is wrinkled, and his hair is curly and thin. The lines are loose but confident, with shadows making his features stand out. The artist used red chalk on paper, which gives the drawing a warm, earthy tone. The way light and dark areas contrast helps shape his face and clothes. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
