Head of a Bearded Man
- Artist: Salvator Rosa
- Date: (circa) 1640 - 1680
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Museum: The Courtauld Gallery
- Collection record: The Courtauld Gallery website
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About this artwork
This is the “Head of a Bearded Man” by Salvator Rosa. The work is an oil on canvas painted around 1640‑1680. Its medium and support are typical of the period, with the artist using oil to bring depth and subtlety to the facial features. The canvas captures a portrait that focuses on the sitter’s head, emphasizing the texture of the beard and the contours of the face. The dated range places it in the mid‑17th century, a time when portraiture in oil was a primary way artists explored individuality and character.
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Head of a Bearded Man hangs in The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House, London. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
