Child's Head 1600 - 1700

"Child's Head" is an anonymous red chalk drawing from the 17th century, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The drawing, measuring 10-15/16 x 7-3/4 in. (27.8 x 19.7 cm), depicts a young child's head with delicate features. The artist captures the innocence of childhood through the child's soft, round face and gentle eyes. This work is a beautiful example of 17th-century portraiture, highlighting the skill of the unknown artist in capturing the subtle details of the human form.