Head of a boy
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Head of a boy is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing is a portrait of a young boy, rendered in a simple yet expressive style. The boy's head is turned to the right, with his face partially obscured by shadow. His hair is neatly trimmed, and his features are delicate and refined. The drawing is executed in a range of brown tones, with subtle gradations of light and dark that give the image a sense of depth and volume. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the boy is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this drawing, you might want to explore the technique of cross-hatching.
![Head of a Child [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/1638395277970f70/thumb.webp)
![Head of a Young Man [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/f3e12a86c43ae2a0/thumb.webp)
