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This drawing by Stefano della Bella reveals the artist's intimate interest in the turbaned figure. The small drawing was probably not intended for widespread publich consumption, thus we may assume that della Bella's fascination with the Orient was…

Castiglione’s etching A man in a plumed headdress embodies his fascination with Otherness. The headdress dominates the composition, and casts a shadow over the figure’s face. The man wears an earring in his right ear, an element frequently used when…

The primary focus of this etching is clearly the feathered headdress, which casts a shadow over the old man’s face. His downward cast eyes and the sketchy quality of the shading obscure the sitter’s face, stabilizing the costume as the central…

Although it has not be definitely established, this etching might be a self-portrait of Castiglione himself. His eye contact with the viewer is jarring due to his intense, confrontational gaze. His clothing is very similar to the clothing worn by…