Head of an old man facing right, from the series of 'Large Oriental Heads' 1640 - 1650

"Head of an old man facing right, from the series of 'Large Oriental Heads'" is an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, known as Il Grechetto, a 17th-century Italian artist. Created between 1640 and 1650, the artwork depicts a detailed portrait of an elderly man with a long beard, wearing a feathered cap, seen in profile. This etching is part of a series of similar works, exploring the artist's interest in capturing the character of his subjects through expressive lines and careful shading. This piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.