Costume Design and Design for a Headdress 1604 - 1656

This pen and red chalk drawing by Baccio del Bianco, a Florentine artist, depicts a design for a costume and headdress. The elaborate headdress is particularly striking, featuring a large plume of feathers, possibly for a theatrical production. The drawing, which can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a rare glimpse into the world of 17th-century Italian costume design. The artist's detailed portrayal of the figure's garments, with its flowing lines and elegant folds, provides insight into the style of the period and highlights the importance of costume in theatrical performance.