Head of a Bearded Man

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Artwork: Head of a Bearded Man
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for a painting by Rubens. The painting is now lost, but the drawing gives us a glimpse into Rubens’s creative process. The drawing is in pen and brown ink on yellow paper. It is a study of a man’s head. The man is shown in profile, with his head tilted slightly upwards. He has a beard and long, curly hair. The drawing is full of energy and movement. Rubens has used a variety of lines to create the illusion of light and shadow. The drawing is a fine example of Rubens’s skill as a draughtsman.
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