Grotesque Head with Curly Beard 16th - 17th century

This anonymous drawing, created in the 16th-17th century, depicts a grotesque head with an exaggerated, open mouth and curly beard. The exaggerated features and intense expression are characteristic of the grotesque style, a genre that emerged in the Renaissance and became popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The drawing's subtle shading and delicate lines create a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the dramatic features of the head. This drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a powerful example of the grotesque style, captivating viewers with its vivid and unconventional representation of human form.