Schetsen van drie hoofden 1665 - 1738

Carel de Moor II created this sketch of three heads using etching, a popular printmaking technique in the Dutch Golden Age. De Moor belonged to a generation of artists who navigated a complex social landscape, marked by both prosperity and stark social hierarchies. The faces depicted reflect the era’s preoccupation with idealized beauty, but there is a tentative quality to the sketch that invites a closer look. What do these faces tell us about the artist's world? The composition invites us to reflect on the relationships between these figures. The slight variations in expression, from contemplative to almost mournful, reflect the nuances of human experience. The sketch serves as a mirror, reflecting not just the faces of the past, but also the emotions and struggles that continue to shape our present.