Who created "Head of an Old Woman"?

Head of an Old Woman was created by Sebastiano del Piombo (Sebastiano Luciani) in 1485–1547.

When was "Head of an Old Woman" created?

This artwork was created 1485–1547.

What medium is "Head of an Old Woman"?

Head of an Old Woman is Pen and brown ink on buff paper.

Is "Head of an Old Woman" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of an Old Woman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of an Old Woman

Sebastiano del Piombo (Sebastiano Luciani)

1485–1547

Medium

Pen and brown ink on buff paper

Dimensions

8 x 6-1/2 in. (20.3 x 16.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1912

Accession Number

12.56.7

Tags

HeadsProfilesWomen

About this artwork

This Head of an Old Woman by Sebastiano del Piombo (Sebastiano Luciani) dating to 1485–1547 exemplifies the period. Created in pen and brown ink on buff paper, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of the era. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's 8 x 6-1/2 in. (20.3 x 16.5 cm) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and tech...

Art Historical Context

Sebastiano del Piombo a leading Venetian artist active during the early 16th century (c. 1485–1547), this intimate *Head of an Old Woman using pen and brown ink buff paper. Measuring just 8 x 6-1/2 inches (20.3 x 165 cm), the drawing captures a profile view with remarkable sensitivity, highlighting the artist's skill in rendering texture and form through fluid lines and subtle shading. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1912, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, where it exemplifies Renaissance draftsmanship. In the Renaissance era, such head studies...

Head of an Old Woman

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