Hoved af en leende ung mand 1629 - 1632

"Hoved af en leende ung mand" (Head of a Laughing Young Man), a 17th-century charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Karel van Mander III, is a study of a young man's expressive face. The drawing, now located in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the fleeting moment of laughter, focusing on the subtle nuances of the subject's features, revealing the artist's keen observation of human expression. Van Mander's skill in depicting the play of light and shadow on the face adds to the drawing's realism and depth. The artist's signature can be seen on the bottom left, making this drawing a valuable example of Van Mander's artistic practice during his lifetime.