The Head of the Virgin in Three-Quarter View Facing Right, Leonardo da Vinci
Black chalk, charcoal and red chalk, 8 x 6 1/8″ ( 20x15cm). In the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Click on “Fullscreen” under the image, then use zoom controls or download arrow.
It’s not always easy to separate ourselves from the cultural icon and view Leonardo simply as an artist — but it’s always worth it.
Link: The Head of the Virgin in Three-Quarter View Facing Right, Met Museum
Exquisite
Leonardo always amazes. This is very fine.
A nice piece in which to examine Leonardo’s technique of sfumato (smoke) in which tones transition by imperceptibly gradual degrees.
A beautiful piece in which to examine Leonardo’s technique of sfumato (smoke) wherein tones transition by imperceptibly gradual degrees.
Oh, to be able to go back in time and watch him work!