Where is "Head of a Man" by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y?

"Head of a Man" is held in the permanent collection of The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Which museum has "Head of a Man"?

"Head of a Man" is on display at The Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

Who painted "Head of a Man" and when?

"Head of a Man" was painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y in c. 1616.

What are the dimensions of "Head of a Man"?

"Head of a Man" measures 40 × 36 cm.

What art movement is "Head of a Man" associated with?

"Head of a Man" is a work of Spanish, Baroque, painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y.

Can I see "Head of a Man" in person?

Yes — "Head of a Man" is on permanent display at The Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y: Head of a Man

✦ VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y

🖼 Head of a Man, c. 1616

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 40 × 36 cm

▣ The Hermitage

◎ St. Petersburg, Russia

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Broad brushstrokes model a weathered face in warm ochres and shadows, capturing raw psychological intensity. Velázquez's loose technique and penetrating gaze reveal his mastery of portraiture and influence on later European painting traditions.

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