Twee schapenkoppen 1646 - 1672

Adriaen van de Velde's "Twee schapenkoppen" (Two Sheep Heads) is a detailed graphite drawing of two sheep heads, likely a study for a larger work. This 17th-century Dutch artist, known for his animal studies, captures the texture and form of the sheep's wool and facial features with great precision. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights van de Velde's mastery of animal anatomy and his keen observation of nature, a characteristic of his oeuvre.