Studie van hoofden en hondekop 1732 - 1776

"Studie van hoofden en hondekop" is a study of heads, featuring three human heads and one dog, created by Gilles Demarteau between 1732 and 1776. The work is a detailed drawing, executed in a style that emphasizes anatomical precision and realistic portrayal of form. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the carefully rendered facial features and the expressive postures of the figures. Demarteau’s study of heads highlights the complexities of human and animal anatomy and captures the subtle nuances of their expressions. The engraving was likely intended as an anatomical study for artists and students interested in drawing, and the close-up view of the heads allows for a detailed examination of their features.