Studie van een hoofd 1592

"Studie van een hoofd" is a 1592 drawing by Dutch artist Karel van Mander I, a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance. This study of a head, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Mander’s meticulous attention to detail and his exploration of human form through the use of black chalk and pen. The drawing's simplicity and expressive lines highlight van Mander's mastery of the artistic technique of drawing.