Two deformed heads 1645 - 1650

Wenceslaus Hollar's "Two Deformed Heads" is a 17th-century etching that captures the grotesque beauty of two individuals with exaggerated features. The work displays Hollar's meticulous attention to detail, with every wrinkle and fold of the subjects' skin meticulously rendered. This etching, dated between 1645-1650, is part of a larger series of works that explored the human form and its variations, demonstrating Hollar's keen interest in both realism and the bizarre. The etching, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, exemplifies Hollar's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to capture a sense of both curiosity and fascination in the faces of these seemingly unusual individuals.