Bust of Young Man with Hat by Cornelis Visscher

Bust of Young Man with Hat n.d.

drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk

pencil drawn

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

paper

personal sketchbook

inorganic-material

chalk

water

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

pencil art

black-chalk

watercolor

This drawing, *Bust of Young Man with Hat*, is a striking example of the work of Dutch artist Cornelis Visscher. The artist was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of human figures, which often served as studies for larger paintings. This simple yet masterful drawing shows a young man’s face, rendered in charcoal, with a simple, but significant hat, which adds a layer of mystery and realism to the piece. The drawing is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.