Male head in profile to left with muscles exposed 1660

This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, dated 1660, depicts a detailed profile of a male head. The artwork showcases Hollar's mastery of anatomical precision, with the muscles of the face and neck meticulously rendered. The image's stark simplicity and focus on the human form are characteristic of the artist's style, which often explored scientific subjects and the intricacies of the natural world. The inscription "Leonardo da Vinci inv. W Hollar fec. 1660" indicates that Hollar based this etching on a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, highlighting the influence of the Renaissance master on his work.