Male Head 17th century

"Male Head" is a 17th-century oil painting housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The anonymous artist captured a close-up portrait of a man, focusing on his face and the details of his beard. The somber expression and deep wrinkles on the man’s face contribute to the powerful realism of the artwork. The subject's gaze and the artist's use of chiaroscuro further enhance the sense of depth and drama in the composition. While the artist remains unidentified, the artwork demonstrates the skill and technique of European portraiture during this era.