Two deformed heads facing each other 1645

Wenceslaus Hollar, a renowned 17th-century Czech etcher, created "Two deformed heads facing each other" in 1645. This etching depicts two individuals with pronounced physical anomalies, their exaggerated features contrasting with the blank background. The work is a fine example of Hollar's skill in capturing detail and portraying the human form with stark realism. His use of hatching creates subtle tonal variations, lending a sense of depth and volume to the subjects. The piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.