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Head of a Man Hidden by a Scroll, from the Small Heads with Oriental Headdresses
Head of a Man Hidden by a Scroll, from the Small Heads with Oriental Headdresses

Head of a Man Hidden by a Scroll, from the Small Heads with Oriental Headdresses

Primary (Genoa, Italy, 1609–Mantua, Italy, 1664)
NationalityItalian, Europe
Datecirca 1645-1650
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 4 5/8 × 3 7/16 in. (11.7 × 8.8 cm)
Additional Dimension: 4 7/16 × 3 1/4 in. (11.2 × 8.2 cm)
Credit LineBlanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, The Teaching Collection of Marvin Vexler, '48, 1997.47.15
Collection AreaPrints and Drawings
Object number1997.47.15/16
On View
Not on view
Label Text
Castiglione assimilated Rembrandt's dense, scribbly lines to produce rich textures and a range of dark tonalities. Two series of imaginary studies, traditionally called “oriental heads,” additionally reflect Rembrandt’s interest in physiognomy. In both subject and handling, they were influential through the 18th century, with particular effect upon the Tiepolos and development of original etching in Venice.