Johann Ulrich Mayr

Mair, Johann Ulrich

German, 1630 - 1704

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The image depicts a man's upper body, focusing on his head and shoulders. His head is slightly tilted to the side with a gentle movement in his posture. He has a detailed facial expression with deep-set eyes and a slightly open mouth. His long, wavy hair cascades around his face, and he wears a crown made of thin thorn-like branches. The man's shoulders are visible with minimal clothing detail, suggesting a bare or lightly clothed upper body. The background is a neutral, textured surface providing a warm-toned backdrop to the figure.
Johann Ulrich Mayr, Head of Christ, c. 1670, black chalk with white heightening on brown oatmeal paper, Gift of The Very Reverend and Mrs. Charles U. Harris, 2000.65.4

Head of Christ

Johann Ulrich Mayr · c. 1670 · black chalk with white heightening on brown oatmeal paper ·  Accession ID  2000.65.4