Portrait of a Bearded Man, possibly a Self Portrait 1513

This is a red chalk drawing of a bearded man attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, possibly a self-portrait. The drawing is now located in Turin, Italy, at the Palazzo Reale di Torino, and was created in 1513 during a period of intense artistic exploration for the artist. The artist's mastery of sfumato is visible in the subtle shading and blurring of the man's features, capturing the fleeting beauty of human form and age. The drawing's delicate lines and its subject matter are characteristic of da Vinci's later period. This sketch reveals the artist's keen eye for detail and his fascination with capturing the essence of his subjects.