1515
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Woman is a 1515 chalk by Andrea del Sarto, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple collar. The lines are soft but precise, with shading that makes her skin look smooth. Look closer at how the artist used light and shadow to shape her face—it’s not just dark and light, but blended to look natural. Next, check out sfumato to see how artists like this one created such soft edges.
Andrea del Sarto was an Italian painter from Florence, whose career flourished during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism.
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