Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus) 1577 - 1660

"Head of a Bearded Man (Nicodemus)" is a 17th-century oil painting by Italian artist Giacomo Cavedone, depicting a close-up portrait of an elderly man with a long white beard. The subject, possibly Nicodemus, is presented in a somber tone, with his head bowed and a contemplative expression. The painting's realistic details and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that contrasts light and shadow, create a sense of depth and emotion. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the painting showcases Cavedone's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of human aging.