The artwork is a portrait showing the upper half of a person's body. The individual is positioned facing forward with a slight tilt to the right side. The facial features are detailed, with prominent eyes, a well-defined nose, and slightly parted lips. The hair is medium length, dark, and appears straight, framing the face naturally. The person is clothed in a garment with a textured collar, drawn in sketchy strokes. The background of the image is a textured, neutral tone. No jewelry or objects are present in the image.
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Portrait of a Young Man

Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Roman, 1598 - 1680)

c. 1615

Medium
black and red chalk heightened with white chalk
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 31.7 x 23.1 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)
Culture
Roman
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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