Kopie naar een klassiek borstbeeld 1625

David Bailly created this drawing, "Copy of a Classical Bust," with pen and brush in 1649. What is most striking is the serene visage of the sculpture, a timeless symbol of classical beauty and order. The coiffure, with its careful arrangement of waves and coils, is reminiscent of ancient Greek sculptures, echoing a cultural memory of idealised forms. Such hairstyles hearken back to images of goddesses and heroines, repeatedly manifested across time, and serving as a continuous link to antiquity. Consider how this very hairstyle reappears in Renaissance paintings, each iteration carrying the weight of history, yet subtly adapting to contemporary aesthetics. The seemingly simple act of arranging hair becomes a powerful gesture, evoking not just beauty but also a connection to a bygone era.