Head and Shoulders of a Bearded Man 1549

This charcoal drawing from 1549 by Francesco Salviati, also known as "Cecchino", is a striking example of Italian Renaissance portraiture. The artist captures the subject’s rugged features and expressive eyes with a meticulous realism. Salviati’s skilled use of charcoal creates subtle gradations of light and shadow, giving the figure a sense of volume and depth. This drawing likely served as a study for a larger painting or fresco, demonstrating Salviati’s commitment to detailed anatomical observation in his artistic practice.