Hoofd van grijsaard, neerziend, en profil naar rechts

About this artwork

zwart en wit krijt op groen papier

Art Historical Context

**Hoofd van grijs, neerziend, en profil naar rechts** by Alessandro Tiarini (7–1668) captures the poignant profile of an elderly man gazing downward, rendered with intimate realism. This preparatory drawing, measuring 314 247 mm on paper exemplifies Tiarini's skill as a Bolognese Baroque artist influenced by the Carracci school and Caravaggio's dramatic tenebrism. Created during the vibrant 17th-century Italian art scene, such studies were essential for developing compositions in larger paintings, often religious or mythological works. Tiarini employs black and white chalk on green prepared p...