Head of a Youth 1595 - 1605

drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk

drawing

facial expression drawing

print

charcoal drawing

paper

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

inorganic-material

chalk

water

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial study

facial portrait

italy

portrait art

fine art portrait

"Head of a Youth" (1595-1605) is a red chalk drawing by Italian artist Cristoforo Roncalli (1552-1626). The drawing is a study of a young man's head, with a focus on his curly hair and the curve of his neck. Roncalli, known for his meticulous attention to detail, expertly renders the subject's anatomy, creating a lifelike and captivating portrait. This drawing, now held in The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Roncalli's skill in capturing the essence of human form.