Who painted Head of a Man?

Head of a Man was painted by Jusepe de Ribera in 1624.

Where can I see Head of a Man?

Head of a Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Man?

Head of a Man is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Head of a Man?

Museum-quality prints of Head of a Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Head of a Man

Jusepe de Ribera , 1624

Head of a Man is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: on faded blue paper mount, in later hand, across bottom in graphite: G. Ribera.(Sketch by "Spagnoletto"; on mount, in later hand, at bottom left in graphite: 47/294 G Ribera (le Spagnoletto); on mount, in later hand, at bottom right in graphite: 41; verso: on mount, in later hand, written along lower right edge in graphite: Sotheby Sale April 3-14
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Head of a Man is a red chalk drawing on laid paper created by Jusepe de Ribera around 1624. This work exemplifies the artist's expressive draftsmanship, characteristic of his style.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a male figure in a direct and expressive manner, though the subject's identity and specific context within Ribera's oeuvre are not detailed in available information.

Technique & Style

Executed in red chalk, the drawing showcases Ribera's characteristic directness and expressiveness, hallmarks of his Baroque draftsmanship.

History & Provenance

Created in 1624, the drawing's provenance and historical context beyond its creation date are not specified in the provided information.

Context

Ribera, a prominent Spanish Baroque painter active in Naples, is often mentioned alongside contemporaries Zurbarán, Murillo, and Velázquez as a major figure of the period.