Hoofd van een heer, naar rechts before 1650

This charcoal drawing, "Hoofd van een heer, naar rechts", by Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age painter, depicts the head and shoulders of a man. The subject faces right and his long hair and goatee are carefully rendered. The drawing likely served as a preparatory study for a larger painting. The work is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Ter Borch is known for his portraits, often featuring gentlemen and women in elegant settings, and his work is a testament to the mastery of drawing in the 17th century.