Who created "Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man"?

Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man was created by Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century in 17th century.

When was "Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man"?

Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man is Pen and dark brown ink. On off-white paper.

Is "Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man" in the public domain?

Yes, Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man

Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century

17th century

Medium

Pen and dark brown ink. On off-white paper

Dimensions

3-1/2 x 4-1/8 in. (8.9 x 10.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1956

Accession Number

56.235.29

Tags

MenPortraitsWomen

Art Historical Context

This small pen-and-ink drawing from seventeenth-century Seville captures two contrasting bust-length figures: a youthful woman and an elderly bearded man. Created during Spain’s Golden Age, when Seville flourished as a vibrant artistic center, the work reflects the period’s keen interest in human character and naturalistic observation. Although the artist remains unknown, the sheet belongs to the School of Seville, whose painters often explored everyday types alongside religious subjects. Executed in dark brown ink on off-white paper, the drawing’s compact size—just 3½ by 4⅛ inches—suggests i...

Busts of a Young Woman and an Old Bearded Man

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