Male Head n.d.

Michelangelo's "Male Head" is a pen-and-ink drawing housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The small-scale drawing, measuring 62 x 76 mm, depicts a study of a man's head in profile. The subject's face is contorted in a dramatic expression, suggesting a powerful emotion like agony or rage. This work exemplifies Michelangelo's mastery of anatomical detail and expressiveness, characteristic of his prolific output.