Modestudie met verschillende posities van hoofden en hoeden 1703

This 1703 etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart shows a series of studies of women's heads and headdresses. The delicate linework and attention to detail showcase the artist’s skill in capturing the elegance and complexity of fashionable attire. The varied angles and poses of the heads and the elaborate hairstyles and headwear offer insight into the fashion trends of the period. The composition suggests this work was created as an instructional drawing, possibly for other artists or fashion designers. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a valuable historical document and a testament to Picart's talent for observation and illustration.