Head of a man
Van Dyck, the ultimate celebrity portraitist of the 17th century, didn't just paint kings; he also scribbled down fascinating characters he saw on the street. This sketch shows a bearded man in a flamboyant, feathered hat looking up with intense curiosity, captured in rapid, scratchy lines that feel almost like a modern cartoon. The jagged edge of the paper hints that this was likely torn from a sketchbook, serving as a quick visual note before the artist created a more formal masterpiece. It’s a perfect example of how Baroque artists practiced their craft, turning everyday observations into art.
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