Proportiestudies van vrouwenhoofden 1747

"Proportiestudies van vrouwenhoofden" (1747) by Jan Punt (1711-1779) is a study of female heads drawn with the aid of a grid system, demonstrating the artist's mastery of anatomy and perspective. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases six distinct views of the head – front, profile, and back – highlighting the artist's focus on proportional accuracy and structure. The use of the grid, common in art education, provides a clear visual guide for understanding the anatomy of the human form. This work exemplifies the 18th century's emphasis on precision and scientific observation in artistic practice.