Man zonder hoofddeksel 1757 - 1774

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo created this print, "Man zonder hoofddeksel", using etching, which captures a beared man from the shoulders up. The composition emphasizes the subject's intense gaze, achieved through a network of fine lines and cross-hatching that model the face and beard. The artist's technical skill transforms a simple portrait into a study of texture and depth. Light plays across the man's face, creating a dramatic contrast that adds to the image's emotional intensity. Tiepolo's mastery is evident in the way he uses line to build form, blurring the boundaries between representation and abstraction. This approach challenges the traditional function of portraiture, inviting viewers to consider not just who the man is, but also how the image itself constructs meaning. Through its formal elements, "Man zonder hoofddeksel" explores the complex interplay between subject and representation. It presents a face, but also engages with the very act of seeing and interpreting.