Artwork
Head of a youth in a plumed helmet
Head of a youth in a plumed helmet is a drawing by Girolamo da Carpi. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing by Carpi, created around 1550, depicts the head of a young man wearing an ornate helmet.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by Carpi, created around 1550, depicts the head of a young man wearing an ornate helmet.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a youthful figure with a helmet adorned with large plumes, suggesting a possible military or ceremonial context. The focus is on the interplay between the figure's facial features and the helmet.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Carpi's use of varied line work, including hatching and cross-hatching, to convey texture and depth. The loose, wavy hair and the intricate patterns on the helmet are rendered with a range of pencil strokes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Girolamo Da Carpi (1501 – 1 August 1556) was an Italian painter and decorator who worked at the Court of the House of Este in Ferrara.
