Artwork
Head of a Man
Head of a Man is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Domenico Campagnola. It dates from 1532 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Man is a pen and brown ink drawing on laid paper, attributed to Domenico Campagnola and dated to 1532.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a male portrait, focusing on the face, wild curly hair, and beard, with an emphasis on capturing texture and shadow.
Technique & Style
Characteristic quick, sketchy strokes and tightly packed lines in brown ink achieve depth, particularly in the beard and forehead, consistent with rapid study techniques of the time.
History & Provenance
Created in 1532 by Domenico Campagnola.
Context
Employing cross-hatching principles, the artist utilized a common method of the era to build shadows, evident in the layered ink lines on a visible faint grid-patterned paper.
Legacy
No specific legacy or impact details are provided for this work.
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