Head of Pan c. 16th century

"Head of Pan" is a drawing created by the Italian artist Giulio Romano, c. 16th century. The drawing depicts the head of Pan, the Greek god of the wild, shepherds, flocks, and rustic music, and is rendered in a delicate brown wash. This small, detailed study, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Romano's mastery of the human form and his use of light and shadow to create depth and volume.