Hoofd van een opziende jongeling met lang haar 1626 - 1655

This drawing, "Hoofd van een opziende jongeling met lang haar" (Head of a Youth Looking Up with Long Hair), is a work by the French artist Eustache Lesueur (1617-1655), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a young man with long flowing hair, his head tilted upwards and his eyes fixed on an unseen point, suggesting a moment of contemplation or devotion. This sensitive portrayal of a youthful figure demonstrates Lesueur’s skill as a draftsman, and is representative of the classical style that characterized his work.