Vrouw in cel met takken in het haar, gefronste wenkbrauwen en grote ogen 1760 - 1765

This mezzotint, "Vrouw in cel met takken in het haar, gefronste wenkbrauwen en grote ogen," by James McArdell, depicts a woman with a sorrowful expression, wearing a crown of thorns. Her large eyes and furrowed brow convey a sense of anguish, likely representing a scene of suffering or imprisonment. McArdell, a prominent mezzotint engraver, was known for his fine detail and realistic portrayal of emotion. The artwork dates back to 1760-1765, a period during which the genre of mezzotint engraving enjoyed widespread popularity. This work is an example of McArdell's ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion in a way that resonates with viewers.