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Head of a Man
The painting 'Head of a Man' is a portrait created by Diego Velázquez around 1616. The work represents the Baroque style and is an example of the artist's early work, showing a vivid, naturalistic depiction of a man's face with Velázquez's characteristic mastery in rendering details and chiaroscuro.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Diego Velázquez
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Date of birth and death
Baptised on 6 June 1599 – Died 6 August 1660
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Natinality
Spanish
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Style
Baroque
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Significant works
The Surrender of Breda, Rokeby Venus, Portrait of Innocent X, Las Meninas, Las Hilanderas
Information about the work
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Year:
1616
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Execution technique:
Oil on canvas
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Location:
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Theme:
portrait, realism, baroque
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
This portrait reveals the individuality and psychological depth of the depicted figure, typical of Velázquez's ability to capture human personality through facial expression.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze the painting as an example of early Baroque and psychological portraiture, focusing on the technique of chiaroscuro and naturalism.See other works by this artist
The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Artist: Diego Velázquez
- Year: 1620
