Head of a Bearded Man Looking Right 1692

This red chalk drawing by Mathais Füssli the Younger, dated 1692, depicts the head of a bearded man in profile, encircled by an oval. The man’s face is rendered with meticulous detail, capturing the subtle wrinkles and texture of the skin, while his beard is depicted with loose, swirling strokes. Füssli's mastery of the medium is evident in the expressive lines that define the subject's features, conveying a sense of realism and depth. The drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artist's skill and his ability to capture the essence of his subject through a simple yet powerful composition.