Head of Christ 1695 - 1705

"Head of Christ" is a pen and ink drawing by Spanish Baroque artist Pedro Duque Cornejo, created between 1695-1705. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a close-up portrait of Christ's head, with the figure's gaze cast downwards, conveying a sense of contemplation or sorrow. Cornejo's masterful use of hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, while the delicate lines evoke a sense of spirituality and devotion, typical of Baroque religious art.