Portrait of a Man 1666 - 1724

"Portrait of a Man" is a red chalk drawing by Italian artist Benedetto Luti, created between 1666 and 1724. The drawing, which is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a man with long, curly hair, dressed in a simple garment. Luti’s masterful use of red chalk creates subtle variations in shading and texture, bringing depth and realism to the subject’s features. This drawing is a testament to Luti’s skill as a portraitist and draftsman and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of portraiture as an art form.