Head of a Bearded Soldier in Profile, Head of a Young Woman in Three-Quarter View 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century drawing, "Head of a Bearded Soldier in Profile, Head of a Young Woman in Three-Quarter View," displays two distinct studies of the human form. The soldier, rendered in profile, is wearing a helmet, while the woman's portrait is presented in a three-quarter view. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlights the artist's focus on capturing the details of human features, especially the face and hair, with a delicate touch. The artist's identity remains a mystery, but their skill in rendering anatomical detail is evident in this captivating study.