Hoofd van een oude man met baard 1500 - 1506

This drawing by Lorenzo Costa, titled "Hoofd van een oude man met baard," depicts a close-up portrait of an older man with a beard. Executed in black chalk on paper, the artwork focuses on the man's face, capturing his weathered features and a melancholic gaze. The artist, known for his skill in rendering realistic human figures, employs subtle shading and lines to create depth and dimension, highlighting the subject's age and character. This study, dated between 1500 and 1506, is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.