Design for a Headdress (front and side view) 1604 - 1656

"Design for a Headdress (front and side view)" is a pen drawing on paper by the Italian artist Baccio del Bianco, created between 1604 and 1656. The drawing depicts two views of an elaborate headdress, with the top portion of a woman's face visible in each. The headdress is adorned with intricate, flowing curls, leaves, and feathers, demonstrating the influence of the Baroque style popular during the artist's lifetime. This design, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a testament to del Bianco's artistic skill in capturing both the grand and delicate aspects of decorative design.