Who created "Head of a Man"?

Head of a Man was created by Anonymous, Italian, Roman, 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Head of a Man" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

Is "Head of a Man" in the public domain?

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

Head of a Man

Anonymous, Italian, Roman, 16th century

16th century

Medium

Black chalk

Dimensions

14- 5/8 x 10- 1/4 in. (37.1 x 26.0 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1906

Accession Number

06.1042.21

Tags

HeadsMen

Art Historical Context

This evocative *Head of a Man*, by an anonymous Italian artist in 16th-century Rome, the Renaissance fascination with human anatomy and expression. During this golden age of art in the Eternal City—home to masters like Michelangelo and Raphael—ings like this served as vital studies for painters and sculptors. Likely sketched from life or imagination, it exemplifies the period's emphasis on naturalistic portraiture, where artists honed their skills in rendering facial features, hair, and subtle emotional depth. Executed in black chalk, a favored medium of the era for its soft, tonal versatilit...

Head of a Man

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