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Study of a bearded man in profile to the right

c. 1500

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Circle of Leonardo da Vinci (Vinci, 1452 – 1519, Clos-Lucé) First half of the 16th century Study of a Bearded Man in Profile, Facing Right Red chalk on paper 8 × 6 cm Unsigned Provenance: Private collection This delicate drawing belongs to the Lombard school and was created by an artist working under the influence of Leonardo da Vinci, very likely within his close circle. The profile recalls the Apostle at the far left of The Last Supper, and may even derive directly from Leonardo’s own compositional sketches for the mural (Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice, inv. 254). While Leonardo’s version carries a profound religious and political message, this sheet reveals a more naturalistic interpretation. The precise outlines and the controlled hatching distinguish it from the master’s hand, yet the subtle modeling of the face in red chalk shows clear echoes of Leonardo’s refined technique. Comparable examples are preserved in the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor, including The Head of an Old Man Crowned with a Wreath of Laurels (recto) and The Head of an Old Man in Profile, both originally from Francesco Melzi’s collection before entering the Royal Collection in the 17th century. Another close parallel is found in the Louvre, The Head of an Old Man (Cabinet du Roi, inv. 2249). Head studies in red chalk or pen and brown ink are a hallmark of Leonardo’s circle. The author of this sheet draws on Leonardo’s compositional solutions while also incorporating stylistic elements reminiscent of Raphael.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1500
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Medium:
    Chalk,Laid Paper
  • Movement & Style:
    Old Masters
  • Circle Of:
    Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519, Italian)
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2258216862082

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