Haarstudie 1561 - 1578

This is a study of hair, "Haarstudie," a drawing created between 1561 and 1578 by the Italian Baroque painter Camillo Procaccini. While the subject matter is simple, the detailed rendering of the hair in this drawing exemplifies Procaccini's skill and attention to detail. As a preparatory study, this piece demonstrates the artistic process of developing a figure, focusing on the intricate structure and form of a human element. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.