Study of a Bearded Man Wearing the Helmet of Guidobaldo II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino 1536 - 1540

This anonymous charcoal drawing, created between 1536-1540, captures a detailed study of a bearded man wearing the ornate helmet of Guidobaldo II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino. The drawing's focus on the helmet, with its intricate detailing, suggests a keen interest in armor and its symbolic significance. The artist's masterful use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the helmet's complex design while subtly revealing the man's face. The "Study of a Bearded Man Wearing the Helmet of Guidobaldo II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino" is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.