Two studies of male faces 1550 - 1599

This anonymous drawing, dated between 1550 and 1599, depicts two male faces in a study of form and expression. The artist skillfully utilizes charcoal on paper to capture the subtle details of each subject, one with their head tilted up and the other looking downward. The artist, likely a follower of the Venetian painter Jacopo Palma il Vecchio, provides a glimpse into the artistic practice of drawing and observation. The inscription “Jacomo Palma” suggests that the artist may have studied under or been influenced by this renowned master. The work, now located at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the evolution of artistic techniques during the Renaissance.