Head of man in Profile to Left 1503 - 1540

This small-scale drawing by the Italian Mannerist painter Parmigianino, known as "Head of man in Profile to Left," depicts a bearded man's head in profile. The artist's signature style of elongated figures and delicate lines is evident in this drawing, which was created during the artist's early career. Parmigianino was known for his mastery of drawing, and this work demonstrates his skill in capturing subtle nuances of form and expression. The work is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.