A Man with a Moustache and Goatee, Facing Forward c. 1620s

This etching, "A Man with a Moustache and Goatee, Facing Forward," is a striking portrait by the Italian artist Ottavio Leoni, created around the 1620s. Leoni was a renowned portraitist, and this piece demonstrates his mastery of detail, capturing the subject's features with precision. The subject is rendered in a realistic manner, with meticulous hatching lines used to create depth and texture. This artwork is a fine example of the portraiture style popular during the Baroque period in Italy.