Head of a Scholar 

"Head of a Scholar" is a painting by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, an Italian artist born in 1727 and died in 1804. The painting showcases Tiepolo's masterful use of oil on canvas to depict the detail of an older man's face, dressed in rich clothing, holding a book, seemingly lost in thought. The painting is a prime example of Tiepolo's attention to realism and his ability to capture the essence of his subject. This genre of portrait painting became increasingly popular during the 18th century.