Who created "Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)"?

Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus) was created by Giacomo Cavedone in 1577–1660.

When was "Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)" created?

This artwork was created 1577–1660.

What medium is "Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)"?

Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus) is Oil paint on paper.

Is "Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)

Giacomo Cavedone

1577–1660

Medium

Oil paint on paper

Dimensions

15-9/16 x 11-1/8 in. (39.5 x 28.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Kate Ganz Dorment, in memory of her father, Victor W. Ganz, 1988

Accession Number

1988.140

Tags

HeadsMen

Art Historical Context

Giacomo Cavedone *Head of a Bearded Man (odemus)* offers museum visitors an intimate glimpse into 17th-century Italian draftsmanship. Dated within the artist's lifespan (157–1660), this painting on paper measures 15-9/16 x 11-1/8 inches (39.5 x 28.2 cm) and resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints. The work's classification as a drawing underscores its role as a preparatory study, with the unusual choice of oil on paper allowing for rich tonal depth and fluid brushwork—techniques that bridged sketches and finished paintings in the Baroque era. The title evokes Nicodemus...

About the Artist

Giacomo Cavedone

Italian, Sassuolo 1577–1660 Bologna

Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)

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