Artwork
Head of an Old Man
Head of an Old Man is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of an Old Man is a drawing depicting an elderly male figure.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown in profile, turned to the left, with a serious expression and downcast eyes. His curly hair and long beard are rendered in detail, along with the wrinkles on his face.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs a range of tones to convey depth and volume, with fine detail used to capture the subject's features.
Context
The work is associated with the Baroque movement, a style characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
