Head of a Man; verso: Clasped Hands c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have Baccio Bandinelli's "Head of a Man," a small drawing with a surprising amount of detail. I'm struck by the man's intense gaze and the almost sculptural quality of his turban. What's your take on this, especially given Bandinelli's background? Curator: It’s like Bandinelli’s trying to carve stone with his pencil, isn't it? Coming from sculpture, he's obsessed with form, almost to a fault! Look at the musculature, the sheer force of his neck. He's showing off, definitely playing to his strengths, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: It's undeniable. I can almost feel the weight of the marble. Curator: And that turban, so meticulously rendered, it's like he's trying to capture the very essence of texture. I can almost feel the cool breeze of the studio where he created this. It’s like he’s asking us to step back in time with him. Editor: It's incredible how much a simple drawing can evoke. Thanks for pointing that out.