Head of Christ

Art Historical Context

In the serene world of 19th-century draftsmanship, André-Jacques-Victor Orsel *Head of Christ* (181050) stands as a poignant graphite drawing, measuring 8 1/8 x 10 3/8 inches. Created during a period bridging Neoclassicism andism, this intimate portrait captures the solemn visage of Christ, emphasizing spiritual depth through delicate lines and subtle shading. Orsel, a skilled draftsman known for religious themes, renders the subject with a tender realism that invites contemplation, as seen in the work's classification among the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints collection. Gra...