Head of a Woman in Profile 16th century

"Head of a Woman in Profile" is an anonymous 16th-century drawing currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The delicate lines and soft shading capture the elegant profile of a woman, her hair styled in a complex updo. The subtle use of red chalk adds warmth to the drawing, emphasizing the soft contours of her face. This is a compelling example of a drawing from the Renaissance period, a time when artists explored the human form through observation and anatomical study.