Hatred or Jealousy after 1698

This drawing titled "Hatred or Jealousy" depicts a face rendered in sanguine ink. The tight composition focuses intensely on the emotional state of the figure, using specific visual cues. The artist employs a stark contrast between the meticulously drawn features and the raw emotionality conveyed. Notice the deliberate exaggeration of wrinkles and furrowed brows, which work together to communicate intense distress. The eyes, partially obscured, intensify the feeling of inner turmoil, almost as if the emotion is too overwhelming to be directly confronted. The artist has used line and form to explore the complex relationship between the physical and emotional states. The piece destabilizes conventional portraiture, using it instead to explore the raw, unfiltered human experience. It encourages us to look beyond surface representation and consider the underlying human condition. The function of the aesthetic elements extends into a broader dialogue about the power and complexity of human emotions.