Head Study Of A Bearded Man 

Anthony van Dyck was a Flemish painter who rose to prominence as a portraitist during the Baroque era. This oil painting, "Head Study of a Bearded Man," is a typical example of van Dyck's style, which emphasized the dramatic use of light and shadow to create a sense of volume and realism. The subject's face is rendered in great detail, capturing the wrinkles and lines that tell a story of a life lived. The strong chiaroscuro adds to the depth of the painting, emphasizing the subject's features.